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#2160 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 46% in state
Hicksville Middle School
Middle School · Hicksville Union Free School District · Hicksville, NY
A Hicksville Union Free School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
215 JERUSALEM AVE, Hicksville, NY 11801
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hicksville Middle School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 33 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hicksville Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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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
$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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| John F Kennedy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 749 | Compare → |
| Plainview-old Bethpage Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 5–8 | 2.6 mi | 918 | Compare → |
| Jericho Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 830 | 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.
Hicksville Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Hicksville Middle School is listed in HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hicksville Middle School
Hicksville Middle School is a public middle school in Hicksville, NY, part of Hicksville Union Free School District, serving approximately 1,185 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,160 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hicksville Middle School
What grades does Hicksville Middle School serve?
Hicksville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hicksville Middle School?
Hicksville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hicksville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hicksville Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hicksville Middle School rank in NY?
Hicksville Middle School ranks #2,160 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Hicksville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hicksville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Hicksville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hicksville Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hicksville Middle School a charter school?
No, Hicksville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hicksville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hicksville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hicksville Middle School?
50.6% of students at Hicksville 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
- 1,185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (516) 733-2262
- Area population (ZIP 11801)
- 41,792
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 11801; 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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