Boynton Middle School
Ithaca, NY · Ithaca City School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, small
76th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 90%▲ Improving
1601 N CAYUGA ST, Ithaca, NY 14850
(607)274-2241NCES ID 361557001330Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Boynton Middle School 76th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 90% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2019 to 90th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 534 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.5% | 65.7% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 13.5% | ▲ 11.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 9.2% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Black | 12.8% | 6.2% | ▼ 6.6 pts | |
| Asian | 8.0% | 4.3% | ▼ 3.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $414K in zip 14850 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Boynton Middle School
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ELA 32% ▼30 · Math 30% ▼70Compare
What school district is Boynton Middle School in?
Boynton Middle School is part of the Ithaca City School District district in Ithaca, New York.
Is Boynton Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Boynton Middle School 76th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 90% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Boynton Middle School?
White 66%, Two or more races 14%, Hispanic 9%, Black 6% (534 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Boynton Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14850 is $414K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.