Boynton Middle School vs Cayuga Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 964 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boynton Middle School
Ithaca · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
Cayuga Heights Elementary School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
| Measure | Boynton Middle School Ithaca, New York | Cayuga Heights Elementary School Ithaca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 785 | #1037 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1889 of 15,369 | #18031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 513 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| city | Ithaca | Ithaca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boynton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 60.2).
- •Boynton Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Boynton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Cayuga Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 34.3%).
- •Boynton Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.0).
- •Boynton Middle School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 270.
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 Boynton Middle School better than Cayuga Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Boynton Middle School ranks higher (77.6 vs 60.2 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 Boynton Middle School and Cayuga Heights Elementary School?
About 964 m in a straight line, between Ithaca and Ithaca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boynton Middle School: 513. Cayuga Heights Elementary School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boynton Middle School and Cayuga Heights Elementary School rank in New York?
Boynton Middle School is 140th of 785 and Cayuga Heights Elementary School is 1037th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).