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Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology

Elementary School · Poughkeepsie City School District · Poughkeepsie, NY

A Poughkeepsie City School District elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

283 MANSION ST, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-43.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-37.2 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-23.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$29,863
Chronic Absenteeism53.4%

Students at Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

84.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology 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 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Smith Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–10.6 mi308Compare →
Gov George Clinton SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2K–50.7 mi255Compare →
Holy Trinity SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–80.9 mi236Compare →

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.

Poughkeepsie City School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$29,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology is listed in POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology

Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology is a public elementary school in Poughkeepsie, NY, part of Poughkeepsie City School District, serving approximately 294 students in grades 1st-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,338 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology

What grades does Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology serve?

Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology?

Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology?

The student-teacher ratio at Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology rank in NY?

Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology ranks #3,338 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?

Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology a charter school?

No, Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology a Title I school?

No, Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology?

84.7% of students at Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology 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
1st – 5th
Enrollment
294
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Dutchess County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.4%
Area population (ZIP 12601)
44,696
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
35.7
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 12601; 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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