Very Good
#1423 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 30% in state
Fostertown School
Elementary School · Newburgh City School District · Newburgh, NY
A Newburgh City School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
364 FOSTERTOWN RD, Newburgh, NY 12550
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fostertown School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fostertown School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,901/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newburgh), 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
$78,019
Median home value
$297,400
Median rent
$1,466/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
55.8%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Balmville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Gidney Avenue Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 802 | Compare → |
| Meadow Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 2.8 mi | 981 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Newburgh City School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $28,963NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fostertown School is listed in NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fostertown School
Fostertown School is a public elementary school in Newburgh, NY, part of Newburgh City School District, serving approximately 585 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,423 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fostertown School
What grades does Fostertown School serve?
Fostertown School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fostertown School?
Fostertown School has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fostertown School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fostertown School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fostertown School rank in NY?
Fostertown School ranks #1,423 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Fostertown School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fostertown School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fostertown School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fostertown School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fostertown School a charter school?
No, Fostertown School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fostertown School a Title I school?
No, Fostertown School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fostertown School?
49.7% of students at Fostertown School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 585
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (845) 568-6425
- Area population (ZIP 12550)
- 54,996
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 12550; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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