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Arlington Middle School (Closed 2015)

601 Dutchess Tpke
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 516 students in grades 6-8, Arlington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
516 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(13-14)
28%
41%
(13-14)
26%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
19%
30%
Black
16%
16%
White
57%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Arlington Middle School?
516 students attend Arlington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Arlington Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arlington Middle School?
Arlington Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Arlington Middle School offer ?
Arlington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Arlington Middle School part of?
Arlington Middle School is part of Arlington Central School District.

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