Top Rankings
Spackenkill Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,495 students in Spackenkill Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Spackenkill Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
1,495 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Spackenkill Union Free School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#197 out of 788 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
62%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
167 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
11%
10%
# Hispanic Students
236 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
29%
# Black Students
182 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
12%
16%
# White Students
836 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
56%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
85
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
106
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
116
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
114
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
109
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
130
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
119
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
135
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
129
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
119
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
6
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,776 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,703 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,776
$31,092
Spending / Student
$32,703
$31,961
Best Spackenkill Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spackenkill High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
112 Spackenkill Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7810
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7810
Grades: 9-12
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Orville A Todd Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Croft Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7830
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7830
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Hagan School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
42 Hagan Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7840
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7840
Grades: 3-5
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Nassau School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Nassau Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 463-7843
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 463-7843
Grades: K-2
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spackenkill Union Free School District?
Spackenkill Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,495 students.
What is the rank of Spackenkill Union Free School District?
Spackenkill Union Free School District is ranked #206 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spackenkill Union Free School District?
56% of Spackenkill Union Free School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spackenkill Union Free School District?
Spackenkill Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Spackenkill Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,703 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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