Little Water Preparatory Charter School vs Poughkeepsie Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Water Preparatory Charter School
Poughkeepsie · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
202 students
Poughkeepsie Middle School
Poughkeepsie · Public middle · Grades 5–8
871 students
| Measure | Little Water Preparatory Charter School Poughkeepsie, New York | Poughkeepsie Middle School Poughkeepsie, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2110 of 2,536 | #752 of 785 |
| National rank | #39697 of 50,301 | #13964 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 202 | 871 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 871 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 33.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 18% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7% |
| city | Poughkeepsie | Poughkeepsie |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Water Preparatory Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 18.9).
- •Little Water Preparatory Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 84.4%).
- •Poughkeepsie Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 33.7).
- •Poughkeepsie Middle School is the larger school with 871 students compared with 202.
- •Little Water Preparatory Charter School is a charter school while Poughkeepsie Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Little Water Preparatory Charter School better than Poughkeepsie Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Little Water Preparatory Charter School ranks higher (28.2 vs 18.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Little Water Preparatory Charter School and Poughkeepsie Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Poughkeepsie and Poughkeepsie in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Water Preparatory Charter School: 202. Poughkeepsie Middle School: 871. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Water Preparatory Charter School and Poughkeepsie Middle School rank in New York?
Little Water Preparatory Charter School is 2110th of 2,536 and Poughkeepsie Middle School is 752nd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).