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#2660 of 4,742 schools in NY

Dutch Lane School

Elementary School · Hicksville Union Free School District · Hicksville, NY

A Hicksville Union Free School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

50 STEWART AVE, Hicksville, NY 11801

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+3.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
District spending per student$27,944
Chronic Absenteeism37.7%

Students at Dutch Lane School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dutch Lane School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated982/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$147,945

Median home value

$611,400

Median rent

$2,992/mo

College educated

43.5%

Homeownership

88%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–80.7 mi204Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Hicksville Union Free School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 9
District spending per student
$27,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dutch Lane School is listed in HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dutch Lane School

Dutch Lane School is a public elementary school in Hicksville, NY, part of Hicksville Union Free School District, serving approximately 260 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,660 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dutch Lane School

What grades does Dutch Lane School serve?

Dutch Lane School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Dutch Lane School?

Dutch Lane School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutch Lane School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dutch Lane School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dutch Lane School rank in NY?

Dutch Lane School ranks #2,660 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Dutch Lane School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dutch Lane School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Dutch Lane School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dutch Lane School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dutch Lane School a charter school?

No, Dutch Lane School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dutch Lane School a Title I school?

No, Dutch Lane School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dutch Lane School?

37.3% of students at Dutch Lane School 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
260
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Nassau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.7%
Area population (ZIP 11801)
41,792
Area average commute
33.6 min
Area median age
41.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 11801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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