Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,608 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
4,818 Schools
# Students
7,608 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
668 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Arlington Central School District, which is ranked #536 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 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
0.59
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
23%
30%
% Black
9%
16%
% White
60%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,495 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,131 is less than the state median of $32,183. 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
$29,495
$31,307
Spending / Student
$29,131
$32,183
Best Arlington Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington High 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
| 2,472 students
Rank: #22.
Noxon Road Elementary 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
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Union Vale Middle 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
| 958 students
Rank: #44.
Beekman 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
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Vail Farm Elementary 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
| 658 students
Rank: #66.
Titusville Intermediate
(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
| 410 students
Rank: #77.
West Road/d'aquannis Intermediate 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
| 327 students
Rank: #88.
Lagrange Middle 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
| 831 students
Rank: #99.
Arthur S May 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
| 496 students
Rank: n/an/a
11 Mapleview Rd Ext
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4970
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4970
Grades: K-2
| 383 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 Traver Rd
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
(845) 635-4300
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
(845) 635-4300
Grades: K-2
| 345 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arlington Central School District?
Arlington Central School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,608 students.
What is the rank of Arlington Central School District?
Arlington Central School District is ranked #536 out of 1,015 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 $29,131 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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