← back to Report Card
Use “Print / PDF” → “Save as PDF” for a board-ready deck.
Board Report · 2024–25

NEWBURGH CITY SD

districtOrange CountyHigh Need/Resource Category: Urban-Suburban Districts10,870 pupils

ELA Proficiency (Grades 3–8) is 37.0% — 63rd percentile, in the middle of its peer group (peer median 34.0%).

Compared against 8 peer districts — Peers: same N/RC, ±40% enrollment · 8 districts. Peers are never chosen by test scores, so comparisons stay fair.

Acture Insights · NYSED School Report Card · subgroup: All Students

Scorecard vs. peers

NEWBURGH CITY SD
ELA 3–8
37.0%
63rd pctile
peer median 34.0%
7.0 pts vs 2023–24
Math 3–8
38.0%
75th pctile
peer median 33.5%
2.0 pts vs 2023–24
Science 8
32.0%
88th pctile
peer median 26.0%
8.0 pts vs 2023–24
4-Year Graduation
70.6%
13th pctile
peer median 75.2%
1.4 pts vs 2023–24
College, Career & Civic Readiness
124.1
88th pctile
peer median 111.3
Chronic Absenteeism 3–8
28.0%
75th pctile
peer median 32.3%
0.8 pts vs 2023–24
Attendance 3–8
178.2
75th pctile
peer median 170.1
Per-Pupil Spending
$32,148
50th pctile
peer median $32,660
ELA Proficiency (Grades 3–8) — where the district lands
37.0%
low 19.7%high 47.3%med 34.0%
this entity
peers

Multi-year trends

NEWBURGH CITY SD
ELA 3–8 — you vs. peer median
181920212223242541%
this entity
peer median

ELA 3–8 rose 6.0 pts to 37.0% from 2017–18 to 2024–25.

Math 3–8 — you vs. peer median
181920212223242540%
this entity
peer median

Math 3–8 rose 8.0 pts to 38.0% from 2017–18 to 2024–25.

4-Year Graduation — you vs. peer median
181920212223242583%
this entity
peer median

4-Year Graduation fell 3.3 pts to 70.6% from 2017–18 to 2024–25.

Chronic Absenteeism 3–8 — you vs. peer median
181920212223242548%
this entity
peer median

Chronic Absenteeism 3–8 rose 11.5 pts to 28.0% from 2017–18 to 2024–25.

What changed this year

NEWBURGH CITY SD
  • Regents Algebra I slipped: down 17.0 pts to 34.0% (from 51.0%).
  • Regents Algebra II improved: up 9.0 pts to 60.0% (from 51.0%).
  • Science Proficiency (Grade 8) improved: up 8.0 pts to 32.0% (from 24.0%).
  • ELA Proficiency (Grades 3–8) improved: up 7.0 pts to 37.0% (from 30.0%).
  • Science Proficiency (Grade 5) improved: up 5.0 pts to 34.0% (from 29.0%).
  • Regents Living Environment slipped: down 4.0 pts to 46.0% (from 50.0%).

vs. 2023–24 · biggest movers

Special population focus — Grades 3–8

NEWBURGH CITY SD
ELA 3–8
  • Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander students are 43.0 pts above the All-Students ELA 3–8 rate — a wider gap than peer districts (typically 11.5 pts).
  • English Language Learner students are 31.0 pts below the All-Students ELA 3–8 rate — a wider gap than peer districts (typically 27.5 pts).
  • Students with Disabilities students are 26.0 pts below the All-Students ELA 3–8 rate — a wider gap than peer districts (typically 24.0 pts).
  • White students are 21.0 pts above the All-Students ELA 3–8 rate — a wider gap than peer districts (typically 9.5 pts).
Math 3–8
  • Students with Disabilities students are 25.0 pts below the All-Students Math 3–8 rate — a wider gap than peer districts (typically 22.5 pts).
  • White students are 22.0 pts above the All-Students Math 3–8 rate — a wider gap than peer districts (typically 11.5 pts).
  • English Language Learner students are 18.0 pts below the All-Students Math 3–8 rate, in line with peer districts (typically 18.5 pts).

Largest subgroup gaps vs. All Students, with peer-group context.

Accountability status

NEWBURGH CITY SD

Target District · 2024–25

NYSED accountability: Target District (2024–25); 12 subgroups flagged for support.

Indicator levels (1–4)
EM Chronic Absenteeism2
EM Core Performance2
EM ELP3
EM Weight Performance2
HS Chronic Absenteeism2
HS Core Performance1
HS ELP2
HS Grad Rate1
HS Weight Performance1
Subgroups flagged for support
  • All Students: Comprehensive Support and Improvement
  • Black or African American: Additional Targeted Support and Improvement
  • Economically Disadvantaged: Additional Targeted Support and Improvement
  • English Language Learner: Additional Targeted Support and Improvement
  • Hispanic or Latino: Additional Targeted Support and Improvement
  • Multiracial: Additional Targeted Support and Improvement
  • Students with Disabilities: Additional Targeted Support and Improvement
  • All Students: Comprehensive Support and Improvement
  • Black or African American: Targeted Support and Improvement
  • Economically Disadvantaged: Targeted Support and Improvement
  • Hispanic or Latino: Targeted Support and Improvement
  • Students with Disabilities: Targeted Support and Improvement

Who we serve

NEWBURGH CITY SD

10,400 students, 2024–25.

Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 62% (6,480)Black or African American 19% (1,944)White 12% (1,284)Multiracial 5% (469)Asian or Pacific Islander 2% (188)American Indian or Alaska Native <1% (35)
Gender
  • Male: 51% (5,355)
  • Female: 48% (5,043)
  • Non-Binary: <1% (2)
Programs
Economically Disadvantaged
52%
5,432 students
English Language Learners
19%
1,965 students
Students with Disabilities
18%
1,831 students
Total enrollment

Total enrollment 10,400 (2024–25), down 291 since 2016–17.

Advanced coursework — AP/IB

NEWBURGH CITY SD

21 AP/IB subjects taken; 30% of exams scored 3+ (AP) / 4+ (IB).

AP/IB pass rate
30.1%
scored 3+ (AP) / 4+ (IB)
Exams per 100 students
7.7
all grades
Subjects taken
21
  • AP Language and Comp (AP) · 192 exams · 19.3% pass
  • AP Human Geography (AP) · 117 exams · 23.9% pass
  • AP World History (AP) · 112 exams · 43.8% pass
  • AP US History (AP) · 106 exams · 28.3% pass
  • AP U.S. Government and Politics (AP) · 85 exams · 37.6% pass
  • AP Spanish Language and Culture (AP) · 46 exams · 71.7% pass
  • AP Macroeconomics (AP) · 27 exams · 37.0% pass
  • AP Calculus AB (AP) · 26 exams · 3.8% pass
22 AP/IB courses offered — top by enrollment
  • IB Primary Years Program (IB) · 467 students
  • AP Eng Lang & Comp (AP) · 248 students
  • AP Government (AP) · 178 students
Exam scores (AP 1–5 / IB 1–7)
Score 1
259
Score 2
263
Score 3
130
Score 4
91
Score 5
24

Advanced Placement / International Baccalaureate · 2023–24

How peers were chosen

NEWBURGH CITY SD

Compared against 8 peer districts — Peers: same N/RC, ±40% enrollment · 8 districts. Peers are never chosen by test scores, so comparisons stay fair.

Data: NYSED School Report Card, 2024–25. Acture Insights is an independent analytics tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NYSED. Confirm figures against the official Report Card for high-stakes use.