Utica Academy Of Science Charter School vs. John F Kennedy Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Utica Academy Of Science Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
John F Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 695 students in grades 7-8, John F Kennedy 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 23% (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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-12
7-8
Total Students
880 students
695 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2748 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3326 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
n/a
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
68
347
Grade 8 Students
66
348
Grade 9 Students
70
-
Grade 10 Students
68
-
Grade 11 Students
66
-
Grade 12 Students
57
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
17%
% Hispanic
24%
19%
% Black
28%
24%
% White
28%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
76%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
