Boynton Middle School vs. Dewitt Middle School
Should you attend Boynton Middle School or Dewitt Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Boynton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Dewitt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 534 students in grades 6-8, Boynton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 508 students in grades 6-8, Dewitt Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
534 students
508 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1485 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1520 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
177
181
Grade 7 Students
172
165
Grade 8 Students
184
151
Ungraded Students
1
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
13%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
66%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
11%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
