Half Hollow Hills Central School District
School District · Dix Hills, New York
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$35,416
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$35,416
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Half Hollow Hills Central School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Half Hollow Hills High School West
Dix Hills · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Half Hollow Hills High School East
Dix Hills · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Vanderbilt Elementary School
Dix Hills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#49 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
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 #49 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Half Hollow Hills Central School District's schools with real test data average 8.0/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Half Hollow Hills High School West (9.5/10), Half Hollow Hills High School East (9.3/10), and Vanderbilt Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.5/10 despite 29% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 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.
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 | Half Hollow Hills High School West | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Half Hollow Hills High School East | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Vanderbilt Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Candlewood Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Paumanok Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Otsego Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | West Hollow Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Signal Hill Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Sunquam Elementary School | 6.8 / 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. The district invests $35,416 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Half Hollow Hills Central School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Half Hollow Hills High School West, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Half Hollow Hills Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 76.4% and ELA proficiency of 71.4%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Dix Hills
- Total Enrollment
- 7,248
- Teachers (FTE)
- 655
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data 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 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
Half Hollow Hills Central School District spends $35,416 per student per year.
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?
Half Hollow Hills High School West is the highest-rated school in Half Hollow Hills Central School District with a composite score of 9.5/10.
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 76.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.4%. 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 8.0/10 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
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 76.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.4%
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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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