MERRIMAC SCHOOL vs HIAWATHA SCHOOL
HIAWATHA SCHOOL has a higher overall rating of 6.7/10 compared to 4.5/10. HIAWATHA SCHOOL is significantly larger with 584 students, about 1.7× the size of MERRIMAC SCHOOL (339). In math proficiency, MERRIMAC SCHOOL leads at 42.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
MERRIMAC SCHOOL
Holbrook, NY
4.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
339 students
HIAWATHA SCHOOL
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
6.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
584 students
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| Metric | MERRIMAC SCHOOL | HIAWATHA SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.5 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.9 | 4.2 |
| Growth Score | 1.8 | 8.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.4% | 45.4% |
| Environment Score | 9.0 | 7.4 |
| State Rank | #4,248 of 4,744 | #2,279 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 11th | 52th |
Test Scores
| Subject | MERRIMAC SCHOOL | HIAWATHA SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 32.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | MERRIMAC SCHOOL | HIAWATHA SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 339 | 584 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.4% | 45.4% |
| District | SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| City | Holbrook | Lake Ronkonkoma |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Holbrook (11741) | Lake Ronkonkoma (11779) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $138,417 | $117,684 |
| Median Home Value | $504,000 | $465,400 |
| Median Rent | $2,434 | $2,103 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 33.3% | 31.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 32 min |