Dewitt Middle School vs Fall Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dewitt Middle School
Ithaca · Public middle · Grades 6–8
559 students
Fall Creek Elementary School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
| Measure | Dewitt Middle School Ithaca, New York | Fall Creek Elementary School Ithaca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #138 of 785 | #410 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1847 of 15,369 | #5664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 559 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| city | Ithaca | Ithaca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fall Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 77.8).
- •Fall Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Fall Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Dewitt Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.3).
- •Dewitt Middle School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 217.
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 Dewitt Middle School better than Fall Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fall Creek Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 77.8 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 Dewitt Middle School and Fall Creek Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Ithaca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dewitt Middle School: 559. Fall Creek Elementary School: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dewitt Middle School and Fall Creek Elementary School rank in New York?
Dewitt Middle School is 138th of 785 and Fall Creek Elementary School is 410th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).