D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Poughkeepsie Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 55 COLLEGE AVE, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 18% · Math 7% proficient · 4th percentile in New York
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
872
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$29K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%4/100reading 7th percentile, math 1st percentile among New York middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 84% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −27 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency18% (−38 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency7% (−50 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White15%15%reading -36 pts, math -43 pts2nd percentile (list)
Black17%4%reading -13 pts, math -20 pts9th percentile (list)
Hispanic20%10%reading -14 pts, math -21 pts12th percentile (list)
Multiracial15%5%reading -29 pts, math -42 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income17%7%reading -17 pts, math -27 pts4th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 55 COLLEGE AVE
City Poughkeepsie
ZIP Code 12603
District 3623760
NCES School ID 362376003308
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 12603

Understanding the community around Poughkeepsie Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $100,761
Per Capita Income $49,317
Poverty Rate 4.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 50.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.1%
High School or Higher 94.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $314,600
Median Rent $1,480
Owner-Occupied 73.2%
Renter-Occupied 26.8%
View full data for ZIP 12603 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Poughkeepsie Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 47.6%
Hispanic/Latino 40.0%
Two or More Races 7.9%
White 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 872
Teachers (FTE) 75.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Poughkeepsie Middle School?
Poughkeepsie Middle School has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Poughkeepsie Middle School?
Poughkeepsie Middle School has 872 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does Poughkeepsie Middle School serve?
Poughkeepsie Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Poughkeepsie Middle School receive per student?
Poughkeepsie Middle School receives $28,912 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Poughkeepsie Middle School in 12603 ▼
Avg Home Value
$452,471
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,331
1-Year Change
+6.1%
% Renters
26.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026