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Spackenkill Union Free School District

15 Croft Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-5028
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 2026 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
4,813 Schools
# Students
1,558 Students
2,506,610 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
217,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Spackenkill Union Free School District, which is ranked #159 of all 1,008 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.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#147 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
71%
52%
63%
49%
92%
78%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
10%
% Hispanic
18%
30%
% Black
13%
15%
% White
52%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,451 is higher than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,381 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,451
$31,333
Spending / Student
$31,381
$32,210

Best Spackenkill Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spackenkill High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
112 Spackenkill Rd
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
11 Croft Rd
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
42 Hagan Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7840
Gr: 3-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Nassau School
7 Nassau Rd
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 1,008 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 $32,210. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,558 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 92% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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