John F Hughes Elementary School vs Senator James H Donovan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Hughes Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–6
347 students
Senator James H Donovan Middle School
Utica · Public middle · Grades 7–8
749 students
| Measure | John F Hughes Elementary School Utica, New York | Senator James H Donovan Middle School Utica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2136 of 2,536 | #629 of 785 |
| National rank | #40216 of 50,301 | #11950 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 347 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 31% |
| city | Utica | Utica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Senator James H Donovan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 27.3).
- •Senator James H Donovan Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 30%).
- •Senator James H Donovan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •John F Hughes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 83.4%).
- •John F Hughes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.1).
- •Senator James H Donovan Middle School is the larger school with 749 students compared with 347.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John F Hughes Elementary School better than Senator James H Donovan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Senator James H Donovan Middle School ranks higher (29.9 vs 27.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John F Hughes Elementary School and Senator James H Donovan Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Utica and Utica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Hughes Elementary School: 347. Senator James H Donovan Middle School: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Hughes Elementary School and Senator James H Donovan Middle School rank in New York?
John F Hughes Elementary School is 2136th of 2,536 and Senator James H Donovan Middle School is 629th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).