Dewitt Middle School vs Lansing Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 9.4 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
Lansing Middle School
Lansing · Public middle · Grades 5–8
355 students
| Measure | Dewitt Middle School Ithaca, New York | Lansing Middle School Lansing, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #138 of 785 | #175 of 785 |
| National rank | #1847 of 15,369 | #2580 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 559 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| city | Ithaca | Lansing |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dewitt Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 73.8).
- •Dewitt Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Dewitt Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Lansing Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 36.9%).
- •Dewitt Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.1).
- •Dewitt Middle School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 355.
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 Lansing Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dewitt Middle School ranks higher (77.8 vs 73.8 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 Lansing Middle School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Lansing in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dewitt Middle School: 559. Lansing Middle School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dewitt Middle School and Lansing Middle School rank in New York?
Dewitt Middle School is 138th of 785 and Lansing Middle School is 175th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).