Utica’s Senator James H Donovan Middle School is a school for sixth to eighth graders living in the Utica City District. The state’s test results give it a three out of ten rating in the GreatSchools Rating. However, it has an average rating of three out of five from the parental evaluation. The school was named after Senator Donovan in recognition of his contributions to education and schools in his senatorial district.
The school is a public school, which offers a specialized curriculum and educational philosophy. The school also works to “promote student diversity” by accepting students from outside the traditional school district boundaries. By doing so, the school often attracts high quality students through competitive programs.