Very Good
#1489 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 31% in state
Utica Academy of Science Charter School
School · Utica Academy of Science Charter School · Frankfort, NY
A charter school in Frankfort, NY where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
160 SCHOOL LN, Frankfort, NY 13340
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Utica Academy of Science Charter School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 61 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Utica Academy of Science Charter 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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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
$69,928
Median home value
$143,900
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | PK–11 | 1.9 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center for Children & YouthEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–11 | 4.9 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Utica Academy of Science Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,524NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Utica Academy of Science Charter School is listed in UTICA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Utica Academy of Science Charter School
Utica Academy of Science Charter School is a public school in Frankfort, NY, part of Utica Academy of Science Charter School, serving approximately 954 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,489 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Utica Academy of Science Charter School
What grades does Utica Academy of Science Charter School serve?
Utica Academy of Science Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Utica Academy of Science Charter School?
Utica Academy of Science Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 954 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Utica Academy of Science Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Utica Academy of Science Charter School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Utica Academy of Science Charter School rank in NY?
Utica Academy of Science Charter School ranks #1,489 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Utica Academy of Science Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Utica Academy of Science Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Utica Academy of Science Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Utica Academy of Science Charter School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Utica Academy of Science Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Utica Academy of Science Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Utica Academy of Science Charter School a Title I school?
No, Utica Academy of Science Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Utica Academy of Science Charter School?
82.9% of students at Utica Academy of Science Charter 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
- 954
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Herkimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (315) 266-1072
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 13340)
- 7,322
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
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 13340; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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