Serving 294 students in grades Kindergarten-6, New York Mills Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥90%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
91%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend New York Mills Elementary School?
294 students attend New York Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of New York Mills Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New York Mills Elementary School?
New York Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New York Mills Elementary School offer ?
New York Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New York Mills Elementary School part of?
New York Mills Elementary School is part of New York Mills Union Free School District.
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