Boynton Middle School vs New Roots Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.3 km 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
New Roots Charter School
Ithaca · Charter high · Grades 9–12
98 students
| Measure | Boynton Middle School Ithaca, New York | New Roots Charter School Ithaca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #140 of 785 | #548 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1889 of 15,369 | #2567 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 513 | 98 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 98 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 90% |
| city | Ithaca | Ithaca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boynton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 73.1).
- •New Roots Charter School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 58%).
- •New Roots Charter School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Boynton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 57.1%).
- •New Roots Charter School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 9.5).
- •Boynton Middle School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 98.
- •Boynton Middle School is a public school while New Roots Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 New Roots Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Boynton Middle School ranks higher (77.6 vs 73.1 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 New Roots Charter School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Ithaca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boynton Middle School: 513. New Roots Charter School: 98. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boynton Middle School and New Roots Charter School rank in New York?
Boynton Middle School is 140th of 785 and New Roots Charter School is 548th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).