Wappingers Central School District
School District · Hopewell Junction, New York
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
10,614
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
10,614
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#461 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,771
$3,009 vs New York median
District size
10,614 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Wappingers Central School District ranks #461 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Wappingers Central School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are James S Evans Elementary School (7.8/10), Oak Grove Elementary School (7.4/10), and Kinry Road Elementary School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 49% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Wappingers Central School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wappingers Central School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Wappingers Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James S Evans Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Oak Grove Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Kinry Road Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | John Jay Senior High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Roy C Ketcham Senior High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Fishkill Plains Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Sheafe Road Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Fishkill Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Van Wyck Junior High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Gayhead School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wappingers Central School District
Wappingers Central School District is a Hopewell Junction, New York school district serving 15 schools.The district educates 10,614 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. District-level spending was $24,771 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Wappingers Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is James S Evans Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Wappingers Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 60.7% and ELA proficiency of 57.5%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wappingers Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wappingers Central School District with test data.
Schools in Wappingers Central School District
15 schoolsElementary Schools10
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Hopewell Junction
- Total Enrollment
- 10,614
- Teachers (FTE)
- 747
- District spending per student
- $24,771NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wappingers Central School District?
Wappingers Central School District has 15 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wappingers Central School District?
The average composite rating for Wappingers Central School District is 5.9/10. 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 Wappingers Central School District?
Wappingers Central School District's district-level spending was $24,771 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 Wappingers Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wappingers Central School District is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wappingers Central School District?
James S Evans Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wappingers Central School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Wappingers Central School District?
Across schools in Wappingers Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wappingers Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
Wappingers Central School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 15 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.5%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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