Senator James H Donovan Middle School vs. Utica Academy Of Science Charter School
Should you attend Senator James H Donovan Middle School or Utica Academy Of Science Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Senator James H Donovan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Utica Academy Of Science Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 730 students in grades 7-8, Senator James H Donovan Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 880 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Utica Academy Of Science Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
K-12
Total Students
730 students
880 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3533 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2748 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
76
Grade 1 Students
-
80
Grade 2 Students
-
80
Grade 3 Students
-
80
Grade 4 Students
-
75
Grade 5 Students
-
49
Grade 6 Students
-
45
Grade 7 Students
380
68
Grade 8 Students
316
66
Grade 9 Students
-
70
Grade 10 Students
-
68
Grade 11 Students
-
66
Grade 12 Students
-
57
Ungraded Students
34
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
24%
15%
% Hispanic
24%
24%
% Black
27%
28%
% White
18%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
