Parkway Middle School vs Senator James H Donovan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway Middle School
Whitesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–6
246 students
Senator James H Donovan Middle School
Utica · Public middle · Grades 7–8
749 students
| Measure | Parkway Middle School Whitesboro, New York | Senator James H Donovan Middle School Utica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 785 | #629 of 785 |
| National rank | #1473 of 15,369 | #11950 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 246 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 31% |
| city | Whitesboro | Utica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 29.9).
- •Parkway Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 31%).
- •Parkway Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 29%).
- •Parkway Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 83.4%).
- •Senator James H Donovan Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.4).
- •Senator James H Donovan Middle School is the larger school with 749 students compared with 246.
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 Parkway Middle School better than Senator James H Donovan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Middle School ranks higher (80.1 vs 29.9 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 Parkway Middle School and Senator James H Donovan Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Whitesboro and Utica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway Middle School: 246. Senator James H Donovan Middle School: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway Middle School and Senator James H Donovan Middle School rank in New York?
Parkway Middle School is 123rd of 785 and Senator James H Donovan Middle School is 629th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).