Utica Academy Of Science Charter School vs. Senator James H Donovan Middle School
Should you attend Utica Academy Of Science Charter School or Senator James H Donovan Middle 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
Utica Academy Of Science Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Senator James H Donovan 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 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).
Grades Offered
K-12
7-8
Total Students
880 students
730 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2748 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3533 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
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
380
Grade 8 Students
66
316
Grade 9 Students
70
-
Grade 10 Students
68
-
Grade 11 Students
66
-
Grade 12 Students
57
-
Ungraded Students
-
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
24%
% Hispanic
24%
24%
% Black
28%
27%
% White
28%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
