Top Rankings
Hyde Park 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 6 public schools serving 3,310 students in Hyde Park Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Hyde Park Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% 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
6 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,310 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
306 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hyde Park Central School District, which is ranked #630 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 81% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#625 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
78%
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
26%
30%
% Black
13%
16%
% White
52%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,503 is higher 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 $30,212 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,503
$31,307
Spending / Student
$30,212
$32,183
Best Hyde Park Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
156 S Cross Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4020
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,138 students
Rank: #22.
Netherwood School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
648 Netherwood Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4055
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4055
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
North Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1593 Rt 9g
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4040
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4040
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Haviland Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23 Haviland Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4030
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4030
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #55.
Violet Avenue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
191 Violet Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-4499
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-4499
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #66.
Ralph R Smith School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16 Smith Ct
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4060
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4060
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hyde Park Central School District?
Hyde Park Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,310 students.
What is the rank of Hyde Park Central School District?
Hyde Park Central School District is ranked #630 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 Hyde Park Central School District?
52% of Hyde Park Central School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hyde Park Central School District?
Hyde Park 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 Hyde Park Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,212 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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