Candlewood Middle School

Candlewood Middle School serves 738 students in grades 6-8 in the affluent Dix Hills community of Suffolk County. With 73 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for personalized attention and smaller class sizes. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an 8.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #420 out of 4,758 schools statewide, placing it in the 91st percentile.

Students show solid proficiency across core subjects, with 74% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and 62% in mathematics. This academic excellence reflects both the school's commitment to quality education and the supportive home environment provided by families in this well-educated community. The student body benefits from attending school in a prosperous neighborhood where the median household income reaches $146,150 and half of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The low poverty rate of 7.6% indicates that most students come from economically stable households, creating an environment conducive to learning and academic achievement. Candlewood Middle School operates within Dix Hills' large suburban setting, where tree-lined streets and substantial homes create a peaceful atmosphere that complements the school's focus on academic growth and student development.