Ithaca City School District
School District · Ithaca, New York
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,477
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,477
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Evaluating Ithaca City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ithaca City School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ithaca Senior High School
Ithaca · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dewitt Middle School
Ithaca · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northeast School
Ithaca · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#372 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,477
+$697 vs New York median
District size
5,103 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Ithaca City School District ranks #372 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Ithaca City School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ithaca Senior High School (8.5/10), Dewitt Middle School (7.5/10), and Northeast School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 28% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Ithaca City School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Ithaca City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ithaca Senior High School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Dewitt Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Northeast School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Boynton Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | South Hill School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Lehman Alternative Community School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Caroline Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Cayuga Heights Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Belle Sherman School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Fall Creek Elementary School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ithaca City School District
Ithaca City School District is a Ithaca, New York school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 5,103 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. The district invests $28,477 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Ithaca City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ithaca Senior High School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Ithaca City School District students show an average math proficiency of 55.1% and ELA proficiency of 57.6%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Ithaca City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ithaca City School District with test data.
Schools in Ithaca City School District
12 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Ithaca
- Total Enrollment
- 5,103
- Teachers (FTE)
- 514
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ithaca City School District?
Ithaca City School District has 12 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ithaca City School District?
The average composite rating for Ithaca City School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ithaca City School District?
Ithaca City School District spends $28,477 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ithaca City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ithaca City School District is 9.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ithaca City School District?
Ithaca Senior High School is the highest-rated school in Ithaca City School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Ithaca City School District?
Across schools in Ithaca City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ithaca City School District compare to other districts in New York?
Ithaca City School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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