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Dutchess Boces
School · Dutchess Boces · Poughkeepsie, NY
A school in Poughkeepsie, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
5 BOCES RD, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 18 schools in Poughkeepsie.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Dutchess Boces sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Poughkeepsie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,769
Median home value
$275,800
Median rent
$1,376/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
44.2%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilities FirstPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Tabernacle Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 107 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Dutchess Boces
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Dutchess Boces is listed in DUTCHESS BOCES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dutchess Boces
Dutchess Boces is a public school in Poughkeepsie, NY, part of Dutchess Boces, serving approximately 292 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,279 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dutchess Boces
What grades does Dutchess Boces serve?
Dutchess Boces serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Dutchess Boces?
Dutchess Boces has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutchess Boces?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutchess Boces is 3.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dutchess Boces rank in NY?
Dutchess Boces ranks #3,279 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Dutchess Boces's MySchoolScout rating?
Dutchess Boces has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dutchess Boces a charter school?
No, Dutchess Boces is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dutchess Boces a Title I school?
No, Dutchess Boces is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dutchess County
- Phone
- (845) 486-4800
- Area population (ZIP 12601)
- 44,696
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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