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Netherwood School

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Netherwood School ranks 1066 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

1066^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of New York elementary schools

Summary

Netherwood School is an elementary school located in Hyde Park, New York, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 291 students. It is part of the Hyde Park Central School District, which is ranked 655 out of 874 school districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Netherwood School consistently outperforms the Hyde Park Central School District and the state of New York in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 59.09% of 3rd graders at Netherwood School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43.06% for the district and 54.15% for the state. The school also performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, with Hispanic students ranking 504 out of 1,569 New York elementary schools and White students ranking 835 out of 1,402 in the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, Netherwood School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.18% to 48.11% over the past few years, indicating that the school is effectively supporting its economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Hyde Park Central School District and the surrounding Poughkeepsie area, Netherwood School generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. However, the school's performance for students with special needs is an area of concern, as it has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of New York elementary schools for this subgroup. Overall, Netherwood School appears to be a strong-performing elementary school within the Hyde Park Central School District, with a focus on academic achievement and a commitment to serving a diverse student population.

301

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$36,502

Per pupil spending ?

51.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

648 Netherwood Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538-0724

(845) 229-4055

District: Hyde Park Central School District

Students who attend Netherwood School usually attend:

Middle:	Haviland Middle School
High:	Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.5%

Hispanic:

20.9%

Two or more races:

8.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 39th percentile in 2015 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2015

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hyde Park Central School District

✓Above the New York median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg46%

New York avg55%

1,066^th of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From bottom 39% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary Schools in the Hyde Park Central School District

655^th of 874Hyde Park Central School District among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	54.6	1066 of 2445	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	34.4	1605 of 2445	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.2	1583 of 2439	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.8	1155 of 2434	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.9	984 of 2201	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.1	1264 of 2413	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.4	1225 of 2395	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	58.7	954 of 2386	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.5	1122 of 2366	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	40.3	1441 of 2352	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	44.5	1318 of 2345	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.3	1276 of 2325	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.5	1222 of 2320	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	53.8	1185 of 2286	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	61.5	975 of 2263	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	78.4	358 of 2257	84.1%	★★★★☆
2008	72.6	628 of 2227	71.8%	★★★★☆
2007	70.7	716 of 2219	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	67.6	831 of 2206	62.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	54.9	1064 of 2409	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	27.3	1838 of 2413	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	43.3	1346 of 2403	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.2	1035 of 2401	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.7	826 of 1955	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.6	1448 of 2357	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.4	1245 of 2338	46.7%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	61.6	504 of 1569	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.3	814 of 1531	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.4	582 of 1429	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.4	442 of 1503	70.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	64.8	593 of 2098	71.7%	★★★★☆
2024	27.2	1597 of 2078	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.4	1633 of 2041	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	51.5	873 of 2099	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.9	732 of 1678	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.0	874 of 2032	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.9	1223 of 2045	40.2%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	52.7	1100 of 2407	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.8	1304 of 2411	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.8	1639 of 2400	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.8	1200 of 2400	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.3	977 of 1961	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.2	1003 of 2358	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.7	1149 of 2340	50.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	27.0	1671 of 2134	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.5	1699 of 2110	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.2	1927 of 2016	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	23.3	1814 of 2031	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	42.7	835 of 1402	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	25.5	1101 of 1392	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.2	1068 of 1337	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.6	1016 of 1399	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.6	773 of 1224	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.1	1003 of 1338	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.6	966 of 1408	31.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)72nd percentile+15 vs school

Hispanic (2025)68th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2025)56th percentile~ school

Male (2025)54th percentile~ school

White (2025)40th percentile-16 vs school

Special Education (2025)22nd percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Math59%~ state avg

Science58%+13 vs state

English Language Arts55%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				NY State Assessments Math (2025)				NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Netherwood School	Public	K-5	648 Netherwood Rd	Hyde Park	12538	Dutchess County	Hyde Park Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 229-4055	301	31	9.7	51.8%	182 (60.5%)	22 (7.3%)	63 (20.9%)	8 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (8.0%)	54.6	1066^th of 2445 public elementary schools	56.4%		34.4	1605^th of 2445 public elementary schools	34.4%	539	59.1	42.2	64.9		62.2	50.0	65.8		57.9	99.3	99.3	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.3	99.3	99.3	$36,502	$1,645	$34,857
Ralph R Smith School	Public	K-5	16 Smith Ct	Hyde Park	12538	Dutchess County	Hyde Park Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 229-4060	332	39	8.5	53.3%	167 (50.3%)	37 (11.1%)	84 (25.3%)	12 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.3%)	27.6	1844^th of 2445 public elementary schools	24.6%		25.3	1890^th of 2445 public elementary schools	22.7%	46	42.0	34.6	48.6		32.0	46.2	43.7		36.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$36,829	$1,635	$35,193
North Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	1593 Rt 9g	Hyde Park	12538	Dutchess County	Hyde Park Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 229-4040	463	39	11.8	42.8%	261 (56.4%)	47 (10.2%)	110 (23.8%)	15 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.3%)	34.8	1626^th of 2445 public elementary schools	33.5%		35.8	1571^st of 2445 public elementary schools	35.7%	55	42.9	41.3	53.3		50.7	47.0	44.3		42.1	98.9	99.1	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.1	99.1	99.3	$32,631	$1,625	$31,006
West Road/D'Aquannis Intermediate School	Public	3-5	181 West Rd	Pleasant Valley	12569	Dutchess County	Arlington Central School District	No	No	No	No	(845) 635-4310	354	33	10.6	32.2%	216 (61.0%)	24 (6.8%)	82 (23.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.9%)	39.2	1498^th of 2445 public elementary schools	38.7%		45.1	1286^th of 2445 public elementary schools	47.4%	212	53.3	48.6	54.4		44.4	43.5	51.9		42.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$32,465	$797	$31,668
Traver Road Primary School	Public	K-2	801 Traver Rd	Pleasant Valley	12569	Dutchess County	Arlington Central School District	No	No	No	No	(845) 635-4300	344	29	11.9	24.4%	222 (64.5%)	20 (5.8%)	70 (20.3%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.0%)								(n/a)										98.1	98.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.0	99.4	99.7	$31,844	$781	$31,063
Violet Avenue School	Public	K-5	191 Violet Ave	Poughkeepsie	12601	Dutchess County	Hyde Park Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 486-4499	312	28	11.1	59.6%	89 (28.5%)	74 (23.7%)	122 (39.1%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.1%)	29	1805^th of 2445 public elementary schools	26.2%		28.8	1779^th of 2445 public elementary schools	27.2%	26	30.8	40.0	44.6		37.7	52.2	50.0		36.9	99.3	99.3	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.3	99.3	99.3	$34,586	$1,638	$32,948
Charles B Warring Elementary School	Public	1-5	283 Mansion St	Poughkeepsie	12601	Dutchess County	Poughkeepsie City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 451-4750	286	26	11.0	88.8%	7 (2.4%)	95 (33.2%)	159 (55.6%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.6%)	42.5	1407^th of 2445 public elementary schools	42.5%		33.3	1643^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	32.8%	236	53.9	65.8	40.7		69.1	68.2	47.4		16.7	97.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	99.2	98.7	$38,853	$3,015	$35,838
S F B Morse Elementary School	Public	K-6	101 Mansion St	Poughkeepsie	12601	Dutchess County	Poughkeepsie City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 451-4690	432	40	10.8	89.1%	19 (4.4%)	177 (41.0%)	202 (46.8%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	28 (6.5%)	7.1	2361^st of 2445 public elementary schools	3.4%		14	2240^th of 2445 public elementary schools	8.4%	121	28.8	21.4	27.9	0.0	18.5	17.6	28.2	0.0	12.9	98.2	98.7	99.1	99.1	99.1	98.9	99.3	98.6	$37,261	$3,046	$34,215
Arthur S May School	Public	K-5	601 Dutchess Turnpike	Poughkeepsie	12603	Dutchess County	Arlington Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 486-4960	496	47	10.4	41.9%	191 (38.5%)	89 (17.9%)	168 (33.9%)	20 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.4%)	34.9	1622^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	33.7%		40.6	1423^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	41.8%	199	31.6	53.7	53.6		34.2	54.4	36.1		48.4	98.3	99.2	99.8	99.8	99.8	98.8	99.4	99.2	$29,809	$731	$29,077
Little Water Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	K-3	68 Dutchess Ave	Poughkeepsie	12601	Dutchess County	Little Water Preparatory Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(845) 307-0274	202	6	33.6	73.3%	12 (5.9%)	156 (77.2%)	32 (15.8%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	59.5				69.4													$16,380	$395	$15,985

Frequently Asked Questions about Netherwood School

What district is Netherwood School in?

Hyde Park Central School District

What is the racial makeup of Netherwood School?

Students at Netherwood School are 60% White, 21% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Netherwood School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 301 students attended Netherwood School.

What schools do graduates of Netherwood School attend?

Students who attend Netherwood School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Haviland Middle School
High : Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School

Is Netherwood School a good school?

Netherwood School ranks 1066^th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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