Poughkeepsie Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1017 students |  

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Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

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Poughkeepsie Middle School serves grades 6-8 in the Poughkeepsie City School District. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10.

The school community has reviewed this school and given it an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

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Posted on Jun 26, 2008
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My son just graduated from PMS and I am very proud of his accomplishments. The teachers there are exceptional, they go above and beyond their duties to ensure that the students understand the material. The coordinator for the NJHS is an exceptional lady, my son had her for his sixth grade class and she did a remarkable job with the class. A lot of persons speak negative about PMS and surprisingly these are past students. I have only good things to say about the school because my niece went there and graduated in the top 10 and now my son did the same. Keep up the good work, superintendent, principal, assistant principals, guidance counselors and most of all teachers, without you students would cease to exist.
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Posted on Feb 20, 2008
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Poughkeepsie Middle School gets a bad review from certain people because most people see what they want to see in this school. This may not be the best school in the world, but we're getting better. Ever since our current principle came, the school has been getting better. There are three programs for tutoring now and a lot of sports. There are honors classes too, so some kids get advanced placement. It really isn't that bad. I like this school...I wouldn't ever think about leaving...until graduation.
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Posted on Jan 13, 2007
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My child is an eight grader this year, and has attended Poughkeepsie public schools K-8th. There has been great concern over the flux in administration over the past year. There is no doubt that the grade averages are sub standard and in drastic need of improvement.
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Posted on Apr 2, 2006
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Academic programs are excellent if child is in honors track.There is little to no parent involvement in the school .The parents who help out are mostly parent whos child is in honors and care.The avability of extracurriculars is good. Acdmeic programs are not funded well.
--Submitted by a student

Posted on Jan 3, 2006
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I think that Poughkeepsie Middle School is a very good school for children from grades 6-8. There is a descent amount of academic programs. Poughkeepsie Middle School has been heard to be a bad school, but it's not as bad as what some people say about it. I'm a 13 year old student who attends there, and I love it. There are maybe 6 or a little over 6 sports throughout the school year and summer time. For students beginning at the age of 13, there are job openings for the students who are interested. Some teachers even stay hours after school at P.M.S., to tutor students with whichever subject. Yes some of the students at P.M.S. may need some discipline but that has little to do with the school itself. And the staff are working on that.
--Submitted by Jazmin Coleman, a student

Posted on Oct 17, 2004
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The Poughkeepsie Middle School is a very self discipline school because I use to go there but I don't anymore. The teachers in that school need to work on how to help the children more, then togive them tbad grades. I'm not tring to say that the PMS is bad or anything but the school can work on some things. For Example:school spirit week etc. Thanks----Forme4r student
--Submitted by nigeria green, a former student


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