Violet Avenue School
Poughkeepsie, NY · Hyde Park Central School District · Grades K-5
1,719th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
Violet Avenue School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Violet Avenue School 1,719th 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 26% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — declining.
Violet Avenue School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Violet Avenue School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 306 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23.4% | 38.6% | ▲ 15.2 pts | |
| White | 41.3% | 30.1% | ▼ 11.2 pts | |
| Black | 27.6% | 21.6% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.6% | 7.2% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 1.6% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Violet Avenue School
Typical home value $394K in zip 12601 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Violet Avenue School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Morse Young Magnet SchoolPoughkeepsie City School District · 1.5 mi away2,217th of 2,326
ELA 26% · Math 21% - 6Warring Magnet Academy of Science and TechnologyPoughkeepsie City School District · 1.6 mi away1,153rd of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 60% - 7Little Water Preparatory Charter SchoolLittle Water Preparatory Charter School · 1.8 mi away · charter824th of 2,326
ELA 60% · Math 69% - 1Gov George Clinton SchoolPoughkeepsie City School District · 2.1 mi away2,105th of 2,326
ELA 33% · Math 27% - –Smith Early Learning CenterPoughkeepsie City School District · 2.1 mi away
- 3Arthur S May SchoolArlington Central School District · 2.3 mi away1,677th of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 41% - 5Highland Elementary SchoolHighland Central School District · 2.6 mi away1,375th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 51% - 1G W Krieger SchoolPoughkeepsie City School District · 3 mi away2,186th of 2,326
ELA 28% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Violet Avenue School in?
Violet Avenue School is part of the Hyde Park Central School District district in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Is Violet Avenue School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Violet Avenue School 1,719th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Violet Avenue School?
Hispanic 39%, White 30%, Black 22%, Two or more races 7% (306 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Violet Avenue 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.