Hicksville Union Free School District
School District · Hicksville, New York
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,944
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,944
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating Hicksville Union Free School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hicksville Union Free 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.
Hicksville High School
Hicksville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Woodland Avenue School
Hicksville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lee Avenue School
Hicksville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#345 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,944
+$164 vs New York median
District size
5,508 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Hicksville Union Free School District ranks #345 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Hicksville Union Free School District's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hicksville High School (7.4/10), Woodland Avenue School (7.1/10), and Lee Avenue School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 47% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 Hicksville Union Free School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Hicksville Union Free 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 | Hicksville High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Woodland Avenue School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Lee Avenue School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Hicksville Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | East Street School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Dutch Lane School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Burns Avenue School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Old Country Road School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Fork Lane School | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hicksville Union Free School District
Hicksville Union Free School District is a Hicksville, New York school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 5,508 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $27,944 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Hicksville Union Free School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hicksville High School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Hicksville Union Free School District students show an average math proficiency of 62.8% and ELA proficiency of 59.8%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hicksville Union Free School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hicksville Union Free School District with test data.
Schools in Hicksville Union Free School District
9 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Hicksville
- Total Enrollment
- 5,508
- Teachers (FTE)
- 448
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hicksville Union Free School District?
Hicksville Union Free School District has 9 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hicksville Union Free School District?
The average composite rating for Hicksville Union Free School District is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hicksville Union Free School District?
Hicksville Union Free School District spends $27,944 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hicksville Union Free School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hicksville Union Free School District is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hicksville Union Free School District?
Hicksville High School is the highest-rated school in Hicksville Union Free School District with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Hicksville Union Free School District?
Across schools in Hicksville Union Free School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hicksville Union Free School District compare to other districts in New York?
Hicksville Union Free School District has an average school rating of 6.1/10 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.8%
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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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