Very Good
#1695 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 36% in state
Boynton Middle School
Middle School · Ithaca City School District · Ithaca, NY
An Ithaca City School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1601 N CAYUGA ST, Ithaca, NY 14850
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Boynton Middle School score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boynton Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,421/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ithaca), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,689
Median home value
$334,800
Median rent
$1,446/mo
College educated
71.8%
Homeownership
44.2%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14850; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewitt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Tompkins-seneca-tioga BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 1–12 | 2.0 mi | 307 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ithaca City School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $28,477NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boynton Middle School is listed in ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boynton Middle School
Boynton Middle School is a public middle school in Ithaca, NY, part of Ithaca City School District, serving approximately 534 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,695 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boynton Middle School
What grades does Boynton Middle School serve?
Boynton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Boynton Middle School?
Boynton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boynton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boynton Middle School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boynton Middle School rank in NY?
Boynton Middle School ranks #1,695 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Boynton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Boynton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Boynton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boynton Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Boynton Middle School a charter school?
No, Boynton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boynton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Boynton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boynton Middle School?
35.2% of students at Boynton Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Tompkins County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (607) 274-2241
- Area population (ZIP 14850)
- 66,495
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 28.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14850; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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