Very Good
#989 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 21% in state
Hawtree Creek Middle School
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #27 · South Ozone Park, NY
A New York City Geographic District #27 middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
121-10 ROCKAWAY BLVD, South Ozone Park, NY 11420
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hawtree Creek Middle School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hawtree Creek Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,584
Median home value
$673,700
Median rent
$2,032/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 226 Virgil I GrissonEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 808 | Compare → |
| Al-ihsan AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| MS 137 America's School of HeroesEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 1,648 | Compare → |
| Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy ViEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 263 | 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.
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.
New York City Geographic District #27
- Schools in district
- 63
- Rank in district
- #9 of 63
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Hawtree Creek Middle School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hawtree Creek Middle School
Hawtree Creek Middle School is a public middle school in South Ozone Park, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #27, serving approximately 395 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #989 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hawtree Creek Middle School
What grades does Hawtree Creek Middle School serve?
Hawtree Creek Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hawtree Creek Middle School?
Hawtree Creek Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawtree Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawtree Creek Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hawtree Creek Middle School rank in NY?
Hawtree Creek Middle School ranks #989 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Hawtree Creek Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hawtree Creek Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Hawtree Creek Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawtree Creek Middle School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Hawtree Creek Middle School a charter school?
No, Hawtree Creek Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hawtree Creek Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hawtree Creek Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawtree Creek Middle School?
78.0% of students at Hawtree Creek Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.4%
- Phone
- (718) 659-3792
- Area population (ZIP 11420)
- 50,060
- Area average commute
- 46 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 11420; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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