Half Hollow Hills Central School District
School District · Dix Hills, New York
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,248
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,248
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#82 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$35,416
+$7,636 vs New York median
District size
7,248 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Half Hollow Hills Central School District ranks #82 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Half Hollow Hills Central School District's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Candlewood Middle School (8.7/10), Vanderbilt Elementary School (8.3/10), and Half Hollow Hills High School East (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 23% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Half Hollow Hills Central School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Half Hollow Hills Central School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Half Hollow Hills Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Candlewood Middle School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Vanderbilt Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Half Hollow Hills High School East | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Half Hollow Hills High School West | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | West Hollow Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Paumanok Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Signal Hill Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Sunquam Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Otsego Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Half Hollow Hills Central School District
Half Hollow Hills Central School District is a Dix Hills, New York school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 7,248 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. District-level spending was $35,416 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Half Hollow Hills Central School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Candlewood Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Half Hollow Hills Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 77.4% and ELA proficiency of 67.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Half Hollow Hills Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Half Hollow Hills Central School District with test data.
Schools in Half Hollow Hills Central School District
9 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Dix Hills
- Total Enrollment
- 7,248
- Teachers (FTE)
- 655
- District spending per student
- $35,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
Half Hollow Hills Central School District has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
The average composite rating for Half Hollow Hills Central School District is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
Half Hollow Hills Central School District's district-level spending was $35,416 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Half Hollow Hills Central School District is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
Candlewood Middle School is the highest-rated school in Half Hollow Hills Central School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
Across schools in Half Hollow Hills Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 77.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Half Hollow Hills Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
Half Hollow Hills Central School District has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 77.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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