New York Mills School vs Senator James H Donovan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New York Mills School
New York Mills · Public other · Grades K–12
521 students
Senator James H Donovan Middle School
Utica · Public middle · Grades 7–8
749 students
| Measure | New York Mills School New York Mills, New York | Senator James H Donovan Middle School Utica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #629 of 785 |
| National rank | – | #11950 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 521 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| city | New York Mills | Utica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New York Mills School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •New York Mills School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •New York Mills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 83.4%).
- •New York Mills School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.1).
- •Senator James H Donovan Middle School is the larger school with 749 students compared with 521.
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 New York Mills School better than Senator James H Donovan Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are New York Mills School and Senator James H Donovan Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between New York Mills and Utica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New York Mills School: 521. Senator James H Donovan Middle School: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New York Mills School and Senator James H Donovan Middle School rank in New York?
New York Mills School is unranked and Senator James H Donovan Middle School is 629th of 785 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).