Senator James H Donovan Middle School vs. Utica Of Science Charter School
Should I attend Senator James H Donovan Middle School or Utica Of Science Charter School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Senator James H Donovan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Utica Of Science Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 770 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 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 794 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Utica Of Science Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
K-12
Total Students
770 students
794 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3841 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
≥90%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
≥90%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
80
Grade 1 Students
-
83
Grade 2 Students
-
83
Grade 3 Students
-
74
Grade 4 Students
-
49
Grade 6 Students
-
37
Grade 7 Students
326
63
Grade 8 Students
406
61
Grade 9 Students
-
66
Grade 10 Students
-
74
Grade 11 Students
-
63
Grade 12 Students
-
61
Ungraded Students
38
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
24%
12%
% Hispanic
22%
22%
% Black
27%
29%
% White
20%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
