Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12603


Summary:

The 12603 zip code area is home to 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, spanning four different school districts: Poughkeepsie City School District, Arlington Central School District, Spackenkill Union Free School District, and Wappingers Central School District.

The standout schools in this area are Spackenkill High School, which ranks 87th out of 1,228 high schools in New York and has a 95.9% four-year graduation rate, and Orville A. Todd Middle School, which ranks 246th out of 1,500 middle schools in New York. These Spackenkill district schools excel in Regents exam proficiency and state assessment scores, often exceeding the state average by a significant margin. In contrast, Poughkeepsie High School has a much lower 52.7% graduation rate and 27.0% dropout rate, with proficiency rates well below the state average.

The data reveals a clear divide in academic performance between the Spackenkill/Arlington districts and the Poughkeepsie City district, which is likely linked to socioeconomic factors. Schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, such as those in the Poughkeepsie City and Arlington districts, tend to have lower academic achievement. This suggests the need to address underlying equity issues and ensure all students in the 12603 area have access to a high-quality education, regardless of their socioeconomic background.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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