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New York Mills School

School · New York Mills Union Free School District · New York Mills, NY

A school in New York Mills, NY where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 MARAUDER BLVD, New York Mills, NY 13417

  • Math 40% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-0.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.1 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness4.3Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation3.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$25,418
Chronic Absenteeism29.5%

Students at New York Mills School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where New York Mills School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low101/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,055

Median home value

$160,200

Median rent

$778/mo

College educated

35.9%

Homeownership

45.9%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
3.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

New York Mills Union Free School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$25,418NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

New York Mills School is listed in NEW YORK MILLS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New York Mills School

New York Mills School is a public school in New York Mills, NY, part of New York Mills Union Free School District, serving approximately 567 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,506 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New York Mills School

What grades does New York Mills School serve?

New York Mills School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend New York Mills School?

New York Mills School has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New York Mills School?

The student-teacher ratio at New York Mills School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New York Mills School rank in NY?

New York Mills School ranks #3,506 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is New York Mills School's MySchoolScout rating?

New York Mills School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at New York Mills School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New York Mills School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is New York Mills School a charter school?

No, New York Mills School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is New York Mills School a Title I school?

No, New York Mills School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New York Mills School?

49.6% of students at New York Mills School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
567
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Oneida County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.5%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 13417)
3,012
Area median age
55.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 13417; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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