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Poughkeepsie Middle School in Poughkeepsie, NY
(06-08 • Public • Regular School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 6
Address
 55 COLLEGE AVE
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Telephone
(845) 451-4800
(make sure to verify first before calling)
Website
http://www.poughkeepsieschools.org
City-data.com school rating
6
Students
933
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
73.6
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
Yes, under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Free lunch eligible students
716
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
29
School district
POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Charter school
No
Title I status
Title I schoolwide school
Magnet School Indicator
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL (2.4 miles):

84
ORVILLE A TODD MIDDLE SCHOOL (2.2 miles):

75
ARTHUR S MAY SCHOOL (1.0 miles):

52
POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL (0.2 miles):

21
G W KRIEGER SCHOOL (0.5 miles):

15
WARRING MAGNET ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (0.9 miles):

13
GOV GEORGE CLINTON SCHOOL (0.9 miles):

12
MORSE YOUNG MAGNET SCHOOL (1.2 miles):

7
Poughkeepsie Middle School:

6
Poughkeepsie Middle School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
Dutchess County:

54
Poughkeepsie:

47
Poughkeepsie Middle School:

6

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 933
Enrollment in 2015: 967
Enrollment in 2014: 958
Enrollment in 2013: 973
Enrollment in 2012: 968
Enrollment in 2011: 1,017
Enrollment in 2010: 996
Enrollment in 2009: 1,000
Enrollment in 2008: 848
Enrollment in 2007: 907
Enrollment in 2006: 879
Enrollment in 2005: 1,095
Enrollment in 2004: 1,089
Enrollment in 2003: 1,115
Enrollment in 2002: 1,103
Enrollment in 2001: 1,035
Enrollment in 2000: 919
Enrollment in 1999: 898

Poughkeepsie Middle School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeG06G07G08UGTotal
All students2963253075933
Female students1301701422444
Male students1661551653489
Asian students313 - 7
Hispanic students96991071303
Black students1561811711509
White students273621286
Two or More Races students1485128

Enrollment by grade:
6th grade enrollment: 296
7th grade enrollment: 325
8th grade enrollment: 307
Ungraded enrollment: 5

Poughkeepsie Middle School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 444 (47.6%)
School:

47.6%
State:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 489 (52.4%)
Poughkeepsie Middle School:

52.4%
New York:

47.5%

Poughkeepsie Middle School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
Asian enrollment: 7 (0.8%)
Here:

0.8%
New York:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 303 (32.5%)
School:

32.5%
State:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 509 (54.6%)
Poughkeepsie Middle School:

54.6%
State:

12.0%
White enrollment: 86 (9.2%)
School:

9.2%
New York:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 28 (3.0%)
School:

3.0%
New York:

2.9%

Poughkeepsie Middle School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 745 (79.8%)
Poughkeepsie Middle School:

79.8%
State:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 716 (76.7%)
School:

76.7%
New York:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 29 (3.1%)
Here:

3.1%
State:

4.8%

Poughkeepsie Middle School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Grade 8 English: 21
  • Grade 8 Mathematics: 21
  • Grade 8 Science: 18
  • Grade 8 Social Studies: 25

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 73.6

Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 5
Number of FTE teachers in their second year of teaching: 4
Number of FTE school counselors: 3
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 42
Number of FTE security guards: 8
Number of FTE nurses: 1
Number of FTE psychologists: 2

Student/Teacher Ratio
School:

12.7
New York:

14.0
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 7
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 4
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 14

Total number of classes taught: 370
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 35


Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 3
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 10

Poughkeepsie Middle School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio


School Expenditures:
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $7,780,158
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Teachers: 84 (Salary Expenditures: $6,975,948)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 5 (Salary Expenditures: $176,210)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 4 (Salary Expenditures: $173,000)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 4 (Salary Expenditures: $455,000)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $1,936,649
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds,: $7,955,158
  • Salary Expenditures for Teachers: $6,975,948
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 5 (Salary Expenditures: $176,210)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 4 (Salary Expenditures: $173,000)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 6 (Salary Expenditures: $630,000)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds: $1,936,649

Limited English Proficiency:
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    Students Enrolled in LEP Programs

  • Hispanic49
  • Asian2
  • Black2
  • White2
  • IDEA13
Students Enrolled in LEP Programs: 55 (male: 29, female: 26)
  • Hispanic: 49 (male: 23, female: 26)
  • Asian: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2 (all male)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 13 (male: 8, female: 5)

Students with disabilities:
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Students with Disabilities (IDEA): Students with intellectual disabilities; hearing impairment, including deafness; speech or language impairment; visual impairment, including blindness; serious emotional disturbance; orthopedic impairment; autism; traumatic brain injury; developmental delay; other health impairment; specific learning disability; deaf-blindness; or multiple disabilities and who, by reason thereof, receive special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) according to an Individualized Education Program, Individual Family Service Plan, or service plan. The "Students with Disabilities (IDEA)" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive special education and related services under IDEA.

Students with Disabilities (Section 504 only): Students with a disability, who receive related aids and services solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The "Section 504 only" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under IDEA.

    Students with disabilities served under IDEA

  • Hispanic35
  • Black80
  • White20
  • Multirace7
  • LEP32
Students with disabilities served under IDEA: 142 (male: 106, female: 36)
  • Hispanic: 35 (male: 28, female: 7)
  • Black: 80 (male: 58, female: 22)
  • White: 20 (male: 13, female: 7)
  • Two or More Races: 7 (all male)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 32 (male: 25, female: 7)

    Students with disabilities served under Section 504

  • Hispanic2
  • Native Hawaiian2
  • Black13
  • White2
  • Multirace2
Students with disabilities served under Section 504: 21 (male: 15, female: 6)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all male)
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 13 (male: 11, female: 2)
  • White: 2 (all female)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all female)

Retention:
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(State average from 345 schools)
A student is retained if he or she is not promoted to the next grade prior to the beginning of the following school year. Students are not considered retained if they can proceed to the next grade because they successfully completed a summer school program or for a similar reason. At the high school level, a student who has not accumulated enough credits to be classified as being in the next grade is considered retained
Total number of students retained in 6th grade: 6 (male: 2, female: 4)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all female)
  • Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)

Percent of 6th grade students retained
School:

2.0%
New York:

4.7%

    Total number of students retained in 7th grade

  • Hispanic4
  • Black7
  • White4
  • LEP2
  • IDEA4
  • 5042
Total number of students retained in 7th grade: 15 (male: 9, female: 6)
  • Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Black: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
  • White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all male)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Section 504: 2 (all female)

Percent of 7th grade students retained
Poughkeepsie Middle School:

4.6%
State:

5.1%

    Total number of students retained in 8th grade

  • Hispanic4
  • Black13
  • White2
  • Multirace2
  • LEP2
  • IDEA2
  • 5047
Total number of students retained in 8th grade: 21 (male: 12, female: 9)
  • Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Black: 13 (male: 8, female: 5)
  • White: 2 (all male)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all female)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all male)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all male)
  • Section 504: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)

Percent of 8th grade students retained
Poughkeepsie Middle School:

6.8%
State:

4.2%

Statewide Student Assessments


Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 1,650 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
6th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All276
  • Males269
  • Females281
  • Hispanic278
  • Black272
  • White281
  • IDEA248
ELA students tested with valid scores: 301
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 276

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

11%
State:

30%

Students scoring at Level 1: 58%
Students scoring at Level 2: 30%
Students scoring at Level 3: 7%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%

58%
30%
7%
4%

    MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All261
  • Males260
  • Females261
  • Hispanic266
  • Black255
  • White269
  • IDEA232
Math students tested with valid scores: 301
Computed mean of student Math scores: 261

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

8%
State:

38%

Students scoring at Level 1: 71%
Students scoring at Level 2: 21%
Students scoring at Level 3: 6%
Students scoring at Level 4: 2%

71%
21%
6%
2%
7th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All276
  • Males268
  • Females287
  • Hispanic279
  • Black274
  • White282
  • IDEA246
ELA students tested with valid scores: 265
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 276

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

12%
New York:

39%

Students scoring at Level 1: 58%
Students scoring at Level 2: 30%
Students scoring at Level 3: 10%
Students scoring at Level 4: 2%

58%
30%
10%
2%

    MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All268
  • Males263
  • Females273
  • Hispanic268
  • Black266
  • White278
  • IDEA242
Math students tested with valid scores: 270
Computed mean of student Math scores: 268

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

9%
State:

34%

Students scoring at Level 1: 73%
Students scoring at Level 2: 17%
Students scoring at Level 3: 9%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

73%
17%
9%
8th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All287
  • Males274
  • Females298
  • Hispanic288
  • Black286
  • White286
  • IDEA250
ELA students tested with valid scores: 271
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 287

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

24%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 41%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 20%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%

41%
35%
20%
4%

    MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All254
  • Males247
  • Females262
  • Hispanic263
  • Black248
  • White254
  • IDEA236
Math students tested with valid scores: 236
Computed mean of student Math scores: 254


Students scoring at Level 1: 82%
Students scoring at Level 2: 18%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

82%
18%

    SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All54
  • Males53
  • Females56
  • Hispanic58
  • Black51
  • White62
  • IDEA45
Science students tested with valid scores: 243
Computed mean of student Science scores: 54

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

26%
State:

57%

Students scoring at Level 1: 28%
Students scoring at Level 2: 45%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 2%

28%
45%
24%
2%

Regents Examination:
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(State average from 2,072 schools)
Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.

Poughkeepsie Middle School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination

Integrated Algebra (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Integrated Algebra)

  • All100%
  • Males101%
  • Females100%
  • Hispanic100%
  • Black101%
  • White100%
Students tested with valid scores: 46
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 6 (13%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 24 (52%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 12 (26%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 4 (9%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

100%
New York:

93%

13%
52%
26%
9%

The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 642 schools)
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.

Poughkeepsie Middle School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT

6th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (6th Grade)

  • All77%
  • Males56%
  • Females92%
Students tested with valid scores: 22
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

77%
State:

61%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 5%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 18%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 77%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

5%
18%
77%
7th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (7th Grade)

  • All72%
  • Males63%
  • Females80%
  • IDEA63%
Students tested with valid scores: 39
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

72%
New York:

64%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 5%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 23%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 69%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 3%

5%
23%
69%
3%
8th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (8th Grade)

  • All69%
  • Males65%
  • Females83%
  • IDEA36%
Students tested with valid scores: 29
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

69%
New York:

67%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 3%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 10%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 69%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

3%
10%
17%
69%

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)

  • All115
  • Males102
  • Females127
  • Hispanic124
  • Black104
  • IDEA56
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 309
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 94%

Performance Index (PI):

115
State:

174
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 182
Safe harbor target: 109
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)

  • All39
  • Males34
  • Females45
  • Hispanic42
  • Black33
  • White66
  • IDEA13
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,830
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 86%

Performance Index (PI):

39
State:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 105
Safe harbor target: 50
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:

    Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)

  • All63
  • Males45
  • Females82
  • Hispanic69
  • Black59
  • White72
  • IDEA11
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,828
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 90%

Performance Index (PI):

63
New York:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 107
Safe harbor target: 67

Health & Safety


Offenses:
(State average from 1,445 schools)
An incident refers to a specific criminal act involving one or more victims and offenders. For example, if two students are robbed without a weapon, at the same time and place, this is classified as two robbery victimizations but only one robbery without a weapon incident

A weapon is any instrument or object used with the intent to threaten, injure, or kill. This includes look-alikes if they are used to threaten others.

Physical attack or fight refers to an actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against his/her will, or the intentional causing of bodily harm to an individual. Physical attack or fight does not include rape.

A threat refers to an act where there was no physical contact between the offender and victim but the victim felt that physical harm could have occurred based on verbal or nonverbal communication by the offender. This includes nonverbal threats (e.g., brandishing a weapon), and verbal threats of physical harm which are made in person. Threats made over the telephone or threatening letters are excluded.
At least one incident at this school that involved a shooting: No
Any of this school's students, faculty, or staff died as a result of a homicide committed at this school: No

Incidents of physical attack or fight without a weapon: 1

Incidents of threats of physical attack without a weapon: 10


Total incidents per 1,000 students
School:

11.8
New York:

55.5

Referrals and Arrests:
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(State average from 410 schools)
Referral to law enforcement is an action by which a student is reported to any law enforcement agency or official, including a school police unit, for an incident that occurs on school grounds, during school-related events, or while taking school transportation, regardless of whether official action is taken. Citations, tickets, court referrals, and school-related arrests are considered referrals to law enforcement.

School-related arrest refers to an arrest of a student for any activity conducted on school grounds, during off-campus school activities (including while taking school transportation), or due to a referral by any school official. All school-related arrests are considered referrals to law enforcement.
Students without disabilities who were referred to a law enforcement agency or official: 2 (all female)
  • Black: 2

Students without disabilities who were referred to a law enforcement agency or official per 1,000 students
School:

2.1
State:

10.2

Harassment & Bullying:
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(State average from 1,117 schools)
An allegation is a claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong or illegal, typically made without proof.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment or bullying and gender-based harassment or bullying. Sexual harassment or bullying is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, such as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Gender-based harassment or bullying is nonsexual intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on the student's actual or perceived sex, including harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, and nonconformity with gender stereotypes. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Both male and female students can be victims of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex, and the harasser or bully and the victim can be of the same sex. Bullying on the basis of sex constitutes sexual harassment.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin refers to intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on actual or perceived race, color or national origin. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin constitutes racial harassment.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of religion refers to intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on actual or perceived religion. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Bullying on the basis of religion constitutes religious harassment.
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 1
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin per 1,000 students
Poughkeepsie Middle School:

1.1
New York:

3.3
Students disciplined for bullying or harassment on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 2 (all female)
  • Black: 2

Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sexual orientation: 1
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sexual orientation per 1,000 students
Here:

1.1
State:

1.7


Chronic Student Absenteeismt:
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(State average from 3,050 schools)
A chronically absent student is a student who is absent 15 or more school days during the school year. A student is absent if he or she is not physically on school grounds and is not participating in instruction or instruction - related activities at an approved off-grounds location for at least half the school day. Each day that a student is absent for 50 percent or more of the school day should be counted. Any day that a student is absent for less than 50 percent of the school day should not be counted. The number of absences is based on the total number of school days absent. Chronically absent students include students who are absent for any reason(e.g., illness, suspension, the need to care for a family member), regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.

    Chronic Student Absenteeism

  • Hispanic28
  • Black64
  • White28
  • Multirace7
  • LEP10
  • IDEA34
  • 5044
Chronic Student Absenteeism: 127 (male: 59, female: 68)
  • Hispanic: 28 (male: 14, female: 14)
  • Black: 64 (male: 29, female: 35)
  • White: 28 (male: 11, female: 17)
  • Two or More Races: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 10 (male: 8, female: 2)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 34 (male: 20, female: 14)
  • Section 504: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Chronic Student Absenteeism per 1,000 students
Poughkeepsie Middle School:

136.1
New York:

179.4

Suspensions:
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(State average from 569 schools)
Out-of-school suspension
  • For students with disabilities served under IDEA : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his/her regular school for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes to another setting (e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include both removals in which no individualized family service plan(IFSP) or individualized education plan(IEP) services are provided because the removal is 10 days or less as well as removals in which the child continues to receive services according to his/her IFSP or IEP.
  • For students without disabilities and students with disabilities served solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his / her regular school for at least half a day(but less than the remainder of the school year) for disciplinary purposes to another setting(e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include removals in which no educational services are provided, and removals in which educational services are provided(e.g., school-provided at home instruction or tutoring).
In-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his or her regular classroom(s) for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes, but remains under the direct supervision of school personnel. Direct supervision means school personnel are physically in the same location as students under their supervision.

    School days missed due to out-of-school suspension

  • Hispanic98
  • Asian5
  • Black506
  • White40
  • Multirace14
  • LEP29
  • IDEA147
  • 50425
School days missed due to out-of-school suspension: 663 (male: 423, female: 240)
  • Hispanic: 98 (male: 51, female: 47)
  • Asian: 5 (all male)
  • Black: 506 (male: 332, female: 174)
  • White: 40 (male: 21, female: 19)
  • Two or More Races: 14 (all male)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 29 (male: 26, female: 3)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 147 (male: 119, female: 28)
  • Section 504: 25 (male: 12, female: 13)
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students without disabilities): 129

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students without disabilities)
Here:

138.3
New York:

50.9

    Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension

  • Hispanic10
  • Asian2
  • Black52
  • White2
  • Multirace2
  • LEP2
Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 68 (male: 40, female: 28)
  • Hispanic: 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
  • Asian: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 52 (male: 29, female: 23)
  • White: 2 (all male)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all male)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all male)

    Students without disabilities receiving more than one out-of-school suspension

  • Hispanic4
  • Black19
  • White4
  • Multirace2
Students without disabilities receiving more than one out-of-school suspension: 29 (male: 17, female: 12)
  • Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Black: 19 (male: 11, female: 8)
  • White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all male)
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students with disabilities): 36

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students with disabilities)
Poughkeepsie Middle School:

38.6
New York:

29.4
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Section 504 only): 7

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Section 504 only)
Here:

7.5
New York:

2.9

    Students with disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension

  • Hispanic7
  • Black10
  • White7
  • LEP7
  • 5042
Students with disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 24 (male: 18, female: 6)
  • Hispanic: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
  • Black: 10 (male: 8, female: 2)
  • White: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
  • Section 504: 2 (all female)
Students with disabilities receiving more than one out-of-school suspension: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
  • Black: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
  • Section 504: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)

Classes & Courses


Algebra I:
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(State average from 623 schools)
Algebra I is a (college-preparatory) course that includes the study of properties and operations of the real number system; evaluating rational algebraic expressions; solving and graphing first degree equations and inequalities; translating word problems into equations; operations with and factoring of polynomials; and solving simple quadratic equations. Algebra I is a foundation course leading to higher-level mathematics courses, including Geometry and Algebra II.

    8th grade student enrollment in Algebra I

  • Hispanic16
  • Native Hawaiian2
  • Black19
  • White7
  • IDEA2
8th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 44 (male: 17, female: 27)
  • Hispanic: 16 (male: 5, female: 11)
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 19 (male: 8, female: 11)
  • White: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all male)
8th grade studenst who passed Algebra I: 32 (male: 8, female: 24)
  • Hispanic: 14 (male: 4, female: 10)
  • Black: 14 (male: 4, female: 10)
  • White: 4 (all female)
Percent of 8th grade students who passed
Here:

72.7%
New York:

87.1%

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