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Schools in Beekman · Arlington Central School District

Beekman’s public schools outscore 50% of New York districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Beekman, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. In Beekman, 43% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the New York average (49%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#386of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 77% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
43%
▼ 6 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
46%
▼ 0 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
89%
▲ 2 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$29.7K
▼ 14% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.7
NY 11.2 · larger classes
Schools in town
1
4,630 students on the public path
In brief

Beekman’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 522 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Beekman’s, its schools beat 26%, lower than their 50% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 43% of tested students were proficient in reading and 46% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 77% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $29,678 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then two middle and one high school

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Beekman’s grade

B− Test scoresB− Graduation

B−: better than 50% of New York school districts, #386 of 755 New York towns. Graduation is above the New York average; test scores are below it.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 50%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (522)Better than 26%
Towns in Dutchess County (20)Better than 40%
C+BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,149 test results and a graduating class of 703 could put Beekman anywhere from C+ to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 77% of Beekman’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,222 in math, 3,076 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Beekman, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Beekman SchoolArlington Central School DistrictB−
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressB− to B+
9–12Arlington High Schoolin LagrangevilleA−

Beekman’s public schools are run by Arlington Central School District, which also serves LaGrange, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie and Union Vale. Parts of Beekman (12% of its land) are served by Pawling Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Arlington Central School DistrictGrades K–12 · 11 schools · 7,644 students, down 1% since 2020–21 · 11.7 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$29,678NY $34,607 · FY2024
B−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading43%
State average 48.9% · 3076 students tested
Math46%
State average 46.5% · 3222 students tested

Beekman vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Beekman’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
BeekmanB−Arlington Central
PawlingBPawling Central
East FishkillB+Wappingers Central
Union ValeB−Millbrook Central PK–12 · Arlington Central K–12
LaGrangeB−Arlington Central
DoverCDover Union Free

2 of the 5 neighbors share Arlington Central with Beekman, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Beekman

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Beekmanby address
Beekman School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Poughquag
B−
351 students11:1Rate it →
Also serving Beekmanin other towns
Union Vale Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lagrangeville
B+
990 students10:1Rate it →
Lagrange Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lagrangeville
B−
817 students10:1Rate it →
Arlington High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Lagrangeville
A−
2,472 students14:1Rate it →

Questions about Beekman’s schools

Are Beekman’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of New York: the public schools Beekman children attend outscore 50% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #386 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 26%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Beekman in?

Arlington Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 7,644 students in 11 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Beekman are served by Pawling Central.

Where do Beekman kids go to high school?

Arlington High School in Lagrangeville, with 2,472 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Beekman’s graduation rate?

89% of the class of 2023 in Arlington Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Beekman spend per student?

$29,678 in Arlington Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.