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%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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 71% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), 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
4,819 Schools
# Students
1,558 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Spackenkill Union Free School District, which is ranked #159 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
10%
% Hispanic
18%
30%
% Black
13%
16%
% White
52%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spackenkill High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
112 Spackenkill Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7810
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7810
Gr: 9-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Orville A Todd Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Croft Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7830
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7830
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Hagan School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42 Hagan Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7840
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7840
Gr: 3-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
7 Nassau Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 463-7843
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 463-7843
Gr: K-2 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 #159 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) 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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