Serving 749 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 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Senator James H Donovan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Senator James H Donovan Middle School's student population of 749 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
749 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Motto
Students will be prepared to be successful in high school.
School Rankings
Senator James H Donovan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Senator James H Donovan Middle School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3297 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
24%
31%
Black
26%
15%
White
18%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Utica City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Senator James H Donovan Middle School's ranking?
Senator James H Donovan Middle School is ranked #3297 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Senator James H Donovan Middle School often compared to?
Senator James H Donovan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F Kennedy Middle School, Utica Academy Of Science Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Senator James H Donovan Middle School?
749 students attend Senator James H Donovan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Senator James H Donovan Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Senator James H Donovan Middle School?
Senator James H Donovan Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Senator James H Donovan Middle School offer ?
Senator James H Donovan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Senator James H Donovan Middle School part of?
Senator James H Donovan Middle School is part of Utica City School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day for Students
June 26, 2026 (Friday)
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