Below Average
#4237 of 4,742 schools in NY
Hawkins Path School
Elementary School · Middle Country Central School District · Selden, NY
A Middle Country Central School District elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
485 HAWKINS RD, Selden, NY 11784
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hawkins Path School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hawkins Path School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$105,268
Median home value
$435,600
Median rent
$2,273/mo
College educated
29.6%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11784; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Coleman Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Stagecoach SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Boyle Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 3–5 | 1.1 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Jericho Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 421 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Middle Country Central School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #11 of 14
- District spending per student
- $27,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hawkins Path School is listed in MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hawkins Path School
Hawkins Path School is a public elementary school in Selden, NY, part of Middle Country Central School District, serving approximately 383 students in grades 1st-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,237 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hawkins Path School
What grades does Hawkins Path School serve?
Hawkins Path School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Hawkins Path School?
Hawkins Path School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawkins Path School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawkins Path School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hawkins Path School rank in NY?
Hawkins Path School ranks #4,237 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Hawkins Path School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hawkins Path School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Hawkins Path School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawkins Path School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hawkins Path School a charter school?
No, Hawkins Path School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hawkins Path School a Title I school?
No, Hawkins Path School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawkins Path School?
48.3% of students at Hawkins Path 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (631) 285-8530
- Area population (ZIP 11784)
- 25,986
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
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 11784; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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