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Schools in LaGrange · Arlington Central School District

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

The grade covers the public school district serving LaGrange, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 43% of students in LaGrange’s public schools are proficient in reading, 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
7
4,456 students on the public path
In brief

LaGrange’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 570 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of LaGrange’s, its schools beat 29%, 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 ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Lagrange Middle School, then Arlington High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Abilities First (private) and Hawk Meadow Montessori School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

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 LaGrange’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 (570)Better than 29%
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 LaGrange anywhere from C+ to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 77% of LaGrange’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 LaGrange, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB+
6–8Lagrange Middle SchoolArlington Central School DistrictB−
9–12Arlington High SchoolArlington Central School DistrictA−

LaGrange’s public schools are run by Arlington Central School District, which also serves Beekman, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie and Union Vale. Parts of LaGrange (6% and 2% of its land) are served by Millbrook Central and Wappingers 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

LaGrange vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LaGrangeB−Arlington Central
PoughkeepsieBWappingers Central PK–12 · Arlington Central K–12 · Spackenkill Union Free K–12
Pleasant ValleyC+Arlington Central K–12 · Hyde Park Central K–12
WappingerB+Wappingers Central
Union ValeB−Millbrook Central PK–12 · Arlington Central K–12
BeekmanB−Arlington Central
East FishkillB+Wappingers Central

4 of the 6 neighbors share Arlington Central with LaGrange, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in LaGrange

7 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 LaGrangeby address
Overlook Primary School
Elementary · Grades K–2 · Poughkeepsie
394 students13:1Rate it →
Noxon Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Poughkeepsie
B+
348 students11:1Rate it →
Titusville Intermediate
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Poughkeepsie
C
425 students13:1Rate 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 →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Abilities First
Grades K–12 · Poughkeepsie
Private · Special education
99 students8:1Rate it →
Hawk Meadow Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Poughkeepsie
Private · Nonsectarian
43 students14:1Rate it →

Questions about LaGrange’s schools

Are LaGrange’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of New York: the public schools LaGrange 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 29%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is LaGrange in?

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

Where do LaGrange kids go to high school?

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

What is LaGrange’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 LaGrange spend per student?

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

Are there private schools in LaGrange?

Yes: Abilities First (special education, grades K–12, 99 students) and Hawk Meadow Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 43 students).

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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.