Arthur S May School

601 Dutchess Turnpike
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 510 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arthur S May School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 60-79% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arthur S May School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Arthur S May School's student population of 510 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Arthur S May School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur S May School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#992 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
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60-79%
55%
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≥80%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
30%
29%
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Black
19%
16%
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White
41%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arthur S May School's ranking?
Arthur S May School is ranked #992 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Arthur S May School?
510 students attend Arthur S May School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Arthur S May School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur S May School?
Arthur S May School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Arthur S May School offer ?
Arthur S May School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arthur S May School part of?
Arthur S May School is part of Arlington Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-79% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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