Boynton Middle School vs. Dewitt Middle School
Should I attend Boynton Middle School or Dewitt Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' 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 bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 471 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
534 students
471 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2436 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1815 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
157
145
Grade 7 Students
189
140
Grade 8 Students
187
181
Ungraded Students
1
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
15%
% Hispanic
12%
5%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
65%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
9%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
