Top Rankings
Newburgh City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 10,830 students in Newburgh City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Newburgh City School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
12 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
10,830 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
934 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Newburgh City School District, which is ranked #883 of all 1,019 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#888 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
78%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
# American Indian Students
18 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
228 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
6,191 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
29%
# Black Students
2,254 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
21%
16%
# White Students
1,653 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
15%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
476 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
379
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
778
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
732
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
748
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
757
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
806
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
785
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
801
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
826
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
809
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
998
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
914
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
607
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
807
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
83
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,579 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,653 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$320 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$300 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,579
$31,092
Spending / Student
$27,653
$31,961
Best Newburgh City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newburgh Free Academy
(Math: 72% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Fullerton Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-5400
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 3,381 students
Rank: #22.
Fostertown Etc Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
364 Fostertown Rd
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6425
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6425
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
New Windsor School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Quassaick Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-3700
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-3700
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Temple Hill School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 Union Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 568-6450
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 568-6450
Grades: K-8
| 978 students
Rank: #55.
Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 Meadow Hill Rd
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6600
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6600
Grades: K-8
| 1,026 students
Rank: #66.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Union Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-3750
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-3750
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #77.
Vails Gate Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Old Forge Hill Rd
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-7900
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-7900
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #88.
Gardnertown Leadership Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Plattekill Tpke
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6400
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #99.
Balmville School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5144 Rt 9w
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8550
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8550
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1010.
South Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33-63 Monument St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-7000
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 848 students
Rank: #1111.
Horizon-on-the-hudson Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
137 Montgomery St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-3725
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-3725
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1212.
Gams High Tech Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Gidney Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8450
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8450
Grades: PK-5
| 796 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newburgh City School District?
Newburgh City School District manages 12 public schools serving 10,830 students.
What is the rank of Newburgh City School District?
Newburgh City School District is ranked #883 out of 1,019 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newburgh City School District?
57% of Newburgh City School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newburgh City School District?
Newburgh City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Newburgh City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,653 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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