Top Rankings
Spackenkill Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,558 students in Spackenkill Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Spackenkill Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,558 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Spackenkill Union Free School District, which is ranked #185 of all 1,015 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#181 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
187 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
12%
10%
# Hispanic Students
276 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
30%
# Black Students
208 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
13%
16%
# White Students
809 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
52%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
97
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
93
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
114
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
126
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
128
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
117
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
144
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
112
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
135
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
140
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
128
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
2
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,451 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,381 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,451
$31,307
Spending / Student
$31,381
$32,183
Best Spackenkill Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spackenkill High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
112 Spackenkill Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7810
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7810
Grades: 9-12
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
Orville A Todd Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Croft Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7830
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7830
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Hagan School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
42 Hagan Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7840
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7840
Grades: 3-5
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spackenkill Union Free School District?
Spackenkill Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,558 students.
What is the rank of Spackenkill Union Free School District?
Spackenkill Union Free School District is ranked #185 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spackenkill Union Free School District?
52% of Spackenkill Union Free School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spackenkill Union Free School District?
Spackenkill Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Spackenkill Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,381 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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