Top Rankings
Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,466 students in Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,466 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District, which is ranked #121 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
30%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
71%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,345 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,873 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,345
$31,307
Spending / Student
$23,873
$32,183
Best Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jamesville-dewitt High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6845 Edinger Dr
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8340
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8340
Grades: 9-12
| 843 students
Rank: #22.
Jamesville-dewitt Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6280 Randall Rd
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8360
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8360
Grades: 5-8
| 714 students
Rank: #33.
Tecumseh Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Nottingham Rd
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8320
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8320
Grades: PK-4
| 333 students
Rank: #44.
Jamesville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6409 E Seneca Tpke
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8460
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8460
Grades: PK-4
| 330 students
Rank: #55.
Moses Dewitt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Jamesville Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8370
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8370
Grades: PK-4
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District?
Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,466 students.
What is the rank of Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District?
Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is ranked #121 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District?
71% of Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District?
Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,873 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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