Utica City School District
School District · Utica, New York
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
13
10 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
9,329
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
13
10 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
9,329
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#499 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,812
$5,968 vs New York median
District size
9,329 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Utica City School District ranks #499 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Utica City School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Martin Luther King JR Elementary School (7.3/10), John F Hughes Elementary School (6.9/10), and Watson Williams Elementary School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.9/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Utica City School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Utica City School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Utica City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Luther King JR Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | John F Hughes Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Watson Williams Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Albany Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Roscoe Conkling Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Kernan Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | General Herkimer Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Christopher Columbus Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Thomas R Proctor High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Senator James H Donovan Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Utica City School District
Utica City School District is a Utica, New York school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 9,329 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. District-level spending was $21,812 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Utica City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Martin Luther King JR Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Utica City School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.6% and ELA proficiency of 33.4%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Utica City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Utica City School District with test data.
Schools in Utica City School District
13 schoolsElementary Schools10
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Utica
- Total Enrollment
- 9,329
- Teachers (FTE)
- 695
- District spending per student
- $21,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 40.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Utica City School District?
Utica City School District has 13 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Utica City School District?
The average composite rating for Utica City School District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Utica City School District?
Utica City School District's district-level spending was $21,812 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Utica City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Utica City School District is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Utica City School District?
Martin Luther King JR Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Utica City School District with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Utica City School District?
Across schools in Utica City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Utica City School District compare to other districts in New York?
Utica City School District has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.4%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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