Belle Sherman School vs Dewitt Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Sherman School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
Dewitt Middle School
Ithaca · Public middle · Grades 6–8
559 students
| Measure | Belle Sherman School Ithaca, New York | Dewitt Middle School Ithaca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #667 of 2,536 | #138 of 785 |
| National rank | #10848 of 50,301 | #1847 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 347 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| city | Ithaca | Ithaca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dewitt Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 70.6).
- •Dewitt Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Dewitt Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Belle Sherman School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 36.9%).
- •Dewitt Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.2).
- •Dewitt Middle School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 347.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belle Sherman School better than Dewitt Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dewitt Middle School ranks higher (77.8 vs 70.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belle Sherman School and Dewitt Middle School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Ithaca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Sherman School: 347. Dewitt Middle School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Sherman School and Dewitt Middle School rank in New York?
Belle Sherman School is 667th of 2,536 and Dewitt Middle School is 138th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).