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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Senator James H Donovan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Senator James H Donovan Middle School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Senator James H Donovan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Senator James H Donovan Middle School is 0.79, which is more 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
#3533 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
24%
30%
Black
26%
16%
White
19%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Senator James H Donovan Middle School's ranking?
Senator James H Donovan Middle School is ranked #3533 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Senator James H Donovan Middle School often compared to?
Senator James H Donovan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F Kennedy Middle School, Utica Academy Of Science Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Senator James H Donovan Middle School?
763 students attend Senator James H Donovan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Senator James H Donovan Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Senator James H Donovan Middle School?
Senator James H Donovan Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Senator James H Donovan Middle School offer ?
Senator James H Donovan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Senator James H Donovan Middle School part of?
Senator James H Donovan Middle School is part of Utica City School District.
School Reviews
5 5/19/2020
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