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#3140 of 4,742 schools in NY
Cedar Knolls Academy
School · Hawthorne-cedar Knolls Union Free School District · Hawthorne, NY
A school in Hawthorne, NY where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
226 LINDA AVE, Hawthorne, NY 10532
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar Knolls Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 11-year record (2009–2019).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 12 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,662
Median home value
$675,300
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
53.6%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hawthorne-cedar Knolls Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $89,967NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cedar Knolls Academy is listed in HAWTHORNE-CEDAR KNOLLS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Knolls Academy
Cedar Knolls Academy is a public school in Hawthorne, NY, part of Hawthorne-cedar Knolls Union Free School District, serving approximately 66 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,140 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Knolls Academy
What grades does Cedar Knolls Academy serve?
Cedar Knolls Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Cedar Knolls Academy?
Cedar Knolls Academy has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Knolls Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Knolls Academy is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Knolls Academy rank in NY?
Cedar Knolls Academy ranks #3,140 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Cedar Knolls Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Knolls Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cedar Knolls Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Knolls Academy has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Cedar Knolls Academy a charter school?
No, Cedar Knolls Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Knolls Academy a Title I school?
No, Cedar Knolls Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Knolls Academy?
25.8% of students at Cedar Knolls Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Phone
- (914) 749-2964
- Area population (ZIP 10532)
- 5,253
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10532; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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