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Arlington Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,698 students in Arlington Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Arlington Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
7,698 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
675 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Arlington Central School District, which is ranked #534 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#552 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
219 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,762 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
29%
# Black Students
658 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
9%
16%
# White Students
4,656 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
60%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
392 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
528
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
573
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
550
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
570
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
566
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
582
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
536
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
625
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
604
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
592
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
635
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
618
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
672
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
47
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,150 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,791 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$224 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$222 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,150
$31,353
Spending / Student
$28,791
$32,230
Best Arlington Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1157 Rt 55
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 486-4860
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 486-4860
Grades: 9-12
| 2,547 students
Rank: #22.
Noxon Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4 Old Noxon Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4950
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4950
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Union Vale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1657 E Noxon Rd
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8600
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 907 students
Rank: #44.
Beekman School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Lime Ridge Rd
Poughquag, NY 12570
(845) 227-1834
Poughquag, NY 12570
(845) 227-1834
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #55.
Vail Farm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1659 E Noxon Rd
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8030
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 223-8030
Grades: K-5
| 669 students
Rank: #66.
Titusville Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 Meadow Ln
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4470
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4470
Grades: 3-5
| 409 students
Rank: #77.
West Road/d'aquannis Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
181 West Rd
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
(845) 635-4310
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
(845) 635-4310
Grades: 3-5
| 309 students
Rank: #88.
Lagrange Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 Stringham Rd
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 486-4880
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 486-4880
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Rank: #99.
Arthur S May School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Dutchess Turnpike
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4960
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4960
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: n/an/a
Overlook Primary School
Magnet School
11 Mapleview Rd Ext
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4970
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4970
Grades: K-2
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
Traver Road Primary School
Magnet School
801 Traver Rd
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
(845) 635-4300
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
(845) 635-4300
Grades: K-2
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arlington Central School District?
Arlington Central School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,698 students.
What is the rank of Arlington Central School District?
Arlington Central School District is ranked #534 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington Central School District?
60% of Arlington Central School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arlington Central School District?
Arlington Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Arlington Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,791 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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