Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-12, New York Mills School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
New York Mills School's student population of 546 students has grown by 116% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 104% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New York Mills School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New York Mills School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2072 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
86%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New York Mills School's ranking?
New York Mills School is ranked #2072 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are New York Mills School often compared to?
New York Mills Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hartford Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of New York Mills School?
The graduation rate of New York Mills School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend New York Mills School?
546 students attend New York Mills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of New York Mills School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New York Mills School?
New York Mills School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New York Mills School offer ?
New York Mills School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New York Mills School part of?
New York Mills School is part of New York Mills Union Free School District.
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