Overlook Primary School vs Poughkeepsie Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overlook Primary School
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades K–2
394 students
Poughkeepsie Middle School
Poughkeepsie · Public middle · Grades 5–8
871 students
| Measure | Overlook Primary School Poughkeepsie, New York | Poughkeepsie Middle School Poughkeepsie, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 2,536 | #752 of 785 |
| National rank | #5327 of 50,301 | #13964 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 394 | 871 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 871 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 18% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7% |
| city | Poughkeepsie | Poughkeepsie |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overlook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 18.9).
- •Overlook Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 84.4%).
- •Poughkeepsie Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.1).
- •Poughkeepsie Middle School is the larger school with 871 students compared with 394.
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 Overlook Primary School better than Poughkeepsie Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Overlook Primary School ranks higher (79.4 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 Overlook Primary School and Poughkeepsie Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Poughkeepsie and Poughkeepsie in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Overlook Primary School: 394. Poughkeepsie Middle School: 871. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Overlook Primary School and Poughkeepsie Middle School rank in New York?
Overlook Primary School is 396th of 2,536 and Poughkeepsie Middle School is 752nd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).