Poughkeepsie Middle School vs Smith Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 467 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poughkeepsie Middle School
Poughkeepsie · Public middle · Grades 5–8
871 students
Smith Early Learning Center
Poughkeepsie · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
328 students
| Measure | Poughkeepsie Middle School Poughkeepsie, New York | Smith Early Learning Center Poughkeepsie, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #752 of 785 | #2399 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13964 of 15,369 | #44558 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 871 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 871 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7% | – |
| city | Poughkeepsie | Poughkeepsie |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith Early Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 18.9).
- •Poughkeepsie Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 85.1%).
- •Poughkeepsie Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 19.3).
- •Poughkeepsie Middle School is the larger school with 871 students compared with 328.
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 Poughkeepsie Middle School better than Smith Early Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Smith Early Learning Center ranks higher (20.5 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 Poughkeepsie Middle School and Smith Early Learning Center?
About 467 m in a straight line, between Poughkeepsie and Poughkeepsie in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poughkeepsie Middle School: 871. Smith Early Learning Center: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poughkeepsie Middle School and Smith Early Learning Center rank in New York?
Poughkeepsie Middle School is 752nd of 785 and Smith Early Learning Center is 2399th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).