DEWITT MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.ithacacityschools.org

559 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

DeWitt Middle School is a public school located in Ithaca, New York, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Ithaca City School District. Situated on Warren Road, the school functions as a core academic hub within the district, emphasizing a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

As part of the Ithaca City School District, DeWitt Middle School benefits from the district’s focus on innovative teaching strategies, equity, and community engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, arts programs, and academic support services aimed at helping students explore their interests and build foundational skills. By utilizing the resources provided by the broader district, DeWitt aims to prepare its students for academic success while maintaining a strong connection to the local Ithaca community.

559

Total Students

59.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEWITT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	330
Hispanic	47
Black	43
Asian	78
Two or More	54
American Indian	2

White
330 (59.6%)
Asian
78 (14.1%)
Two or More
54 (9.7%)
Hispanic
47 (8.5%)
Black
43 (7.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)257-3222
Website:	http://www.ithacacityschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 171

Grade 7 201

Grade 8 174

Ungraded 13