Morse Young Magnet School
Poughkeepsie, NY · Poughkeepsie City School District · Grades K-6
2,217th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 5%▼ Declining
Morse Young Magnet School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Morse Young Magnet School 2,217th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 5th in 2025 — declining.
Morse Young Magnet School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Morse Young Magnet School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 434 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 43.6% | 43.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 38.1% | 42.2% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.6% | 6.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 7.8% | 5.3% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Morse Young Magnet School
Typical home value $394K in zip 12601 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Morse Young Magnet School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Warring Magnet Academy of Science and TechnologyPoughkeepsie City School District · 0.5 mi away1,153rd of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 60% - 1Gov George Clinton SchoolPoughkeepsie City School District · 0.6 mi away2,105th of 2,326
ELA 33% · Math 27% - 7Little Water Preparatory Charter SchoolLittle Water Preparatory Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter824th of 2,326
ELA 60% · Math 69% - –Smith Early Learning CenterPoughkeepsie City School District · 0.9 mi away
- 3Violet Avenue SchoolHyde Park Central School District · 1.5 mi away1,719th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 47% - 3Arthur S May SchoolArlington Central School District · 1.7 mi away1,677th of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 41% - 1G W Krieger SchoolPoughkeepsie City School District · 1.7 mi away2,186th of 2,326
ELA 28% · Math 24% - 5Highland Elementary SchoolHighland Central School District · 2.2 mi away1,375th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Morse Young Magnet School in?
Morse Young Magnet School is part of the Poughkeepsie City School District district in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Is Morse Young Magnet School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Morse Young Magnet School 2,217th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Morse Young Magnet School?
Black 44%, Hispanic 42%, Two or more races 7%, White 5% (434 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Morse Young Magnet School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12601 is $394K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.