Smith Early Learning Center has 474 learners in grade levels Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. The percentage of learners achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is lower than the New York state average of 86%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of learners achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 74%) for the 2009-10 school year.

The Learner: Teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1. Minority enrollment is 95% of the learner body (majority African-American), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and African-American).

School Overview: Smith Early Learning Center’s learner population of 474 learners has grown by 62% over five school years. The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed flat over five school years.

School Comparison: The diversity score of Smith Early Learning Center is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed flat over five school years.

Nearby Public Schools: The nearest high school to Smith Early Learning Center is Poughkeepsie High School (0.3 miles away). The nearest middle school and elementary school is Poughkeepsie Middle School (0.4 miles away).