Peekskill City School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools in Peekskill City School District, serving 3,452 students. Peekskill City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
Public schools in Peekskill City School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 54% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
The top ranked public schools in Peekskill City School District are Peekskill High School, Oakside School and Peekskill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the New York public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Peekskill City School District |
| School District Website | http://www.peekskillcsd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (914) 737-3300 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NY) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 4,797 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,452 Students | 2,697,340 Students |
| # of Teachers | 234 Teachers | 204,832 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
Peekskill City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 68% has decreased from 73% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #741 out of 787 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 52% |
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Graduation Rate | 68% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.71 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 18,915 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 50 Students | 250,784 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 9% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 2,327 Students | 726,968 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 67% | 27% |
| # of Black Students | 686 Students | 462,099 Students |
| % Black Students | 20% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 288 Students | 1,167,330 Students |
| % White Students | 8% | 43% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 6,859 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 99 Students | 64,385 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 130 | 51,929 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 262 | 192,603 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 270 | 196,765 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 266 | 197,986 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 281 | 200,330 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 211 | 201,696 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 252 | 202,891 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 241 | 199,155 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 222 | 197,065 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 261 | 198,053 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 244 | 218,199 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 295 | 211,573 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 260 | 194,547 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 241 | 193,423 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 16 | 41,125 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $26,533 in this school district is less than the state median of $36,800. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,122 is less than the state median of $35,944. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NY) |
| Total Revenue | $92 MM | $34 MM |
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| Spending | $90 MM | $33 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $26,533 | $36,800 |
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| Revenue / Student | $26,122 | $35,944 |
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Peekskill City School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Peekskill High School Math: 80% | Reading: 81%Rank:8/Top 30%1072 Elm St10
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-0201
Grades: 9-12 | 1,054 student
- Oakside School Math: 37% | Reading: 36%Rank:3/Bottom 50%200 Decatur Ave10
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-1591
Grades: 2-3 | 534 students
- Peekskill Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50%212 Ringgold St10
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-4542
Grades: 6-8 | 724 students
- Hillcrest School Math: 16% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50%4 Horton Dr10
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 739-2284
Grades: 3-5 | 473 students
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