Top Rankings
Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,512 students in Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
2,512 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District, which is ranked #121 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.72
# American Indian Students
7 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
246 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
10%
10%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
29%
# Black Students
174 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
7%
16%
# White Students
1,803 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
72%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
176 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
67
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
165
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
170
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
166
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
170
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
171
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
171
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
195
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
201
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
209
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
221
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
17
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,899 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,436 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,899
$31,353
Spending / Student
$23,436
$32,230
Best Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jamesville-dewitt High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6845 Edinger Dr
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8340
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8340
Grades: 9-12
| 870 students
Rank: #22.
Jamesville-dewitt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6280 Randall Rd
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8360
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8360
Grades: 5-8
| 736 students
Rank: #33.
Tecumseh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Nottingham Rd
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8320
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8320
Grades: PK-4
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Jamesville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6409 E Seneca Tpke
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8460
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8460
Grades: PK-4
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Moses Dewitt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Jamesville Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8370
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8370
Grades: PK-4
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District?
Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,512 students.
What is the rank of Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District?
Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is ranked #121 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District?
72% of Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District?
Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,436 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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