Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-12, New York Mills School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher 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 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New York Mills Junior-Senior High School serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district of New York Mills, NY, and encompasses approximately 2.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
New York Mills School's student population of 521 students has grown by 114% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
521 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
New York Mills School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New York Mills School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1769 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New York Mills School's ranking?
New York Mills School is ranked #1769 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are New York Mills School often compared to?
New York Mills Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hartford Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of New York Mills School?
The graduation rate of New York Mills School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend New York Mills School?
521 students attend New York Mills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of New York Mills School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New York Mills School?
New York Mills School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New York Mills School offer ?
New York Mills School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New York Mills School part of?
New York Mills School is part of New York Mills Union Free School District.
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