Best Public Schools in Poughquag, NY

Summary:

The city of Poughquag, New York is home to a single elementary school, Beekman School, which serves grades K-5 and is part of the Arlington Central School District. Beekman School stands out as a strong-performing institution, consistently outpacing district and state averages on English Language Arts assessments and maintaining a top-half ranking among New York elementary schools.

With a diverse student population and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Beekman School appears to provide a robust educational experience. The school's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates in ELA ranging from 57.69% to 59.32% across grades 3-5, outperforming both the district and state. While math proficiency is more mixed, the school's overall spending per student, which exceeds the state average, suggests a commitment to supporting student learning and development.

Beekman School's success may be attributed to factors such as its small class sizes, effective teaching practices, and the availability of educational resources. The school's diverse student body and range of socioeconomic backgrounds also highlight the school's ability to cater to the needs of a varied community. Overall, Beekman School appears to be a standout institution in the Poughquag area, providing a high-quality education and strong academic outcomes for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)			NY State Assessments Math (2023)			% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beekman School	Public	K-5	201 Lime Ridge Rd	Poughquag	12570	Dutchess County	Arlington Central School District	No	No	No	No	(845) 227-1834	381	39	9.8	21.3%	265 (69.6%)	3 (0.8%)	91 (23.9%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.5%)	61.6	880^th of 2439 public elementary schools	63.9%		54.9	1051^st of 2434 public elementary schools	56.8%	171	57.7	58.1	59.3	54.2	58.1	42.4	99.5	100.0	99.8	99.8	100.0	99.8	100.0	99.8	$18,479	$1,229	$17,250

Cities Near Poughquag

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lagrangeville	3.22 mi	4	355^th
Wingdale	5.82 mi	1
Dover Plains	5.92 mi	3	593^rd
Pawling	6.35 mi	3	293^rd
Poughkeepsie	7.22 mi	21	544^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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