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Best Schools in 12524, NY
12524, NY has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,626 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 68%, so schools in 12524 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 12524, NY
The top high schools in 12524, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Haldane High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haldane Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
2. John Jay Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
3. Beacon High School
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Projected Test Scores
Beacon City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 830 Students
4. Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1612 Students
Best Middle Schools in 12524, NY
The top middle schools in 12524, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Haldane Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haldane Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 197 Students
2. Van Wyck Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 843 Students
3. Wappingers Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 735 Students
4. Rombout Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beacon City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 615 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 12524, NY
The top elementary schools in 12524, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Haldane Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haldane Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 292 Students
2. Brinckerhoff Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 570 Students
3. Fishkill Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
4. Myers Corners School
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Projected Test Scores
Wappingers Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 825 Students
5. Glenham School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beacon City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
6. St Mary School
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St Mary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 232 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 12524, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
12524, NY has a total population of 15,676 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 12524, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 12524, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 12524, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 12524, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 12524, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 12524, NY
How many schools are in 12524, NY?
12524, NY has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,626 students in total.
How do schools in 12524 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 12524 score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 68%, so on average schools in 12524 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 12524?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 66%
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- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 61%
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- Projected: 66%
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- Projected: 65%
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- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations