Below Average
#3641 of 4,742 schools in NY
Lagrange Middle School
Middle School · Arlington Central School District · Lagrangeville, NY
An Arlington Central School District middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
110 STRINGHAM RD, Lagrangeville, NY 12540
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lagrange Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lagrange Middle 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low118/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,436
Median home value
$443,800
Median rent
$2,077/mo
College educated
42.7%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12540; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Vale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 958 | Compare → |
| Abilities FirstPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Van Wyck Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–8 | 3.9 mi | 835 | Compare → |
| Poughkeepsie Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 29 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Arlington Central School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $28,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lagrange Middle School is listed in ARLINGTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lagrange Middle School
Lagrange Middle School is a public middle school in Lagrangeville, NY, part of Arlington Central School District, serving approximately 831 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,641 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lagrange Middle School
What grades does Lagrange Middle School serve?
Lagrange Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lagrange Middle School?
Lagrange Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 831 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lagrange Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lagrange Middle School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lagrange Middle School rank in NY?
Lagrange Middle School ranks #3,641 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Lagrange Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lagrange Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Lagrange Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lagrange Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lagrange Middle School a charter school?
No, Lagrange Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lagrange Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lagrange Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lagrange Middle School?
43.0% of students at Lagrange Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 831
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dutchess County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (845) 486-4880
- Area population (ZIP 12540)
- 9,314
- Area average commute
- 39.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 12540; 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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