Violet Avenue School

191 Violet Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Violet Avenue School serves 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Violet Avenue School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in NY
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Violet Avenue School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Violet Avenue School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Violet Avenue School is 0.73, which is more 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#3266 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
38%
29%
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Black
23%
16%
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White
28%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.73
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Violet Avenue School's ranking?
Violet Avenue School is ranked #3266 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Violet Avenue School often compared to?
Violet Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ralph R Smith School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Violet Avenue School?
310 students attend Violet Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Violet Avenue School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Violet Avenue School?
Violet Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Violet Avenue School offer ?
Violet Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Violet Avenue School part of?
Violet Avenue School is part of Hyde Park Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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