Poughkeepsie City School District
School District · Poughkeepsie, New York
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,880
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,880
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#586 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,863
+$2,083 vs New York median
District size
3,880 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Poughkeepsie City School District ranks #586 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Poughkeepsie City School District's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology (8.1/10), Gov George Clinton School (5.7/10), and Poughkeepsie High School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +23.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Poughkeepsie City School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Poughkeepsie City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Gov George Clinton School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Poughkeepsie High School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Poughkeepsie Middle School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 5 | G W Krieger School | 3.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Morse Young Magnet School | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Poughkeepsie City School District
Poughkeepsie City School District is a Poughkeepsie, New York school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 3,880 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. District-level spending was $29,863 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Poughkeepsie City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Poughkeepsie City School District students show an average math proficiency of 27.4% and ELA proficiency of 30.4%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Poughkeepsie City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Poughkeepsie City School District with test data.
Schools in Poughkeepsie City School District
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Poughkeepsie
- Total Enrollment
- 3,880
- Teachers (FTE)
- 306
- District spending per student
- $29,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Poughkeepsie City School District?
Poughkeepsie City School District has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Poughkeepsie City School District?
The average composite rating for Poughkeepsie City School District is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Poughkeepsie City School District?
Poughkeepsie City School District's district-level spending was $29,863 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Poughkeepsie City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Poughkeepsie City School District is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Poughkeepsie City School District?
Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology is the highest-rated school in Poughkeepsie City School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Poughkeepsie City School District?
Across schools in Poughkeepsie City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Poughkeepsie City School District compare to other districts in New York?
Poughkeepsie City School District has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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