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 954 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 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 763 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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
954 students
763 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
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
81
-
Grade 1 Students
77
-
Grade 2 Students
82
-
Grade 3 Students
78
-
Grade 4 Students
79
-
Grade 5 Students
79
-
Grade 6 Students
76
-
Grade 7 Students
73
364
Grade 8 Students
73
370
Grade 9 Students
78
-
Grade 10 Students
59
-
Grade 11 Students
57
-
Grade 12 Students
62
-
Ungraded Students
-
29
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
23%
% Hispanic
26%
24%
% Black
25%
26%
% White
25%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.79
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
84%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
