Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-12, New York Mills School ranks in the bottom 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 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
New York Mills School's student population of 517 students has grown by 105% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 108% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New York Mills School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New York Mills School is 0.24, which is less 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
#2591 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
87%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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 #2591 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% 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 85%.
How many students attend New York Mills School?
517 students attend New York Mills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of New York Mills School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New York Mills School?
New York Mills 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 School offer ?
New York Mills School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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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