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#1409 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 30% in state

Signal Hill Elementary School

Elementary School · HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

670 CALEDONIA RD, Dix Hills, NY 11746

Enrollment

665

Student-Teacher

13.6:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#1,409 of 4,742

In Dix Hills

#8 of 9

public schools

In district

#7 of 9

HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School environment

8.3 / 10

Excellent

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Signal Hill Elementary School

7.3/10

Elementary School in Dix Hills · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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9.5/10

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About Signal Hill Elementary School

Signal Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dix Hills, NY, part of HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Signal Hill Elementary School serves approximately 665 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Signal Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,409 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Signal Hill Elementary School show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.5
  • NY avg 5.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+12.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$35,416
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Signal Hill Elementary School — Students at Signal Hill Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

16.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 72.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 66.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
75.3%
ELA
73.5%
2022
Math
66%
ELA
55.9%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.

How Signal Hill Elementary School Compares

See how Signal Hill Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.3/10
70th percentile in NY
Academic
7.5/10
Very Good
Growth
6.8/10
Average
Environment
8.3/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
17%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
49 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
20.6%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

670 CALEDONIA RD, Dix Hills, NY 11746

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Signal Hill Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. VANDERBILT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is JAMES H BOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Huntington), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PAUMANOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Dix Hills, see our Dix Hills schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.4 mi
School Distance Rating
HALF HOLLOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL WEST Dix Hills 0.2 mi 9.5
COUNTRYWOOD PRIMARY CENTER Huntington Station 0.7 mi 7.2
HALF HOLLOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL EAST Dix Hills 0.8 mi 9.3
ST ANTHONY'S HIGH SCHOOL Huntington Station 1.0 mi 4.1
SAGAMORE CHILDREN'S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Dix Hills 1.4 mi
LONG ISLAND SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED Huntington Station 1.3 mi 7.8
HUNTINGTON MONTESSORI-NORTHSHORE LEARNING Huntington Station 1.3 mi 5.2
LONG ISLAND WHOLE CHILD ACADEMY Melville 1.4 mi
WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES Dix Hills 1.5 mi 5.7
VANDERBILT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dix Hills 1.5 mi 8.2
BIRCHWOOD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Melville 1.7 mi 4.0
MAPLEWOOD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Huntington Station 2.2 mi 5.4
SILAS WOOD 6TH GRADE CENTER Huntington Station 2.4 mi 7.3
PAUMANOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dix Hills 2.9 mi 7.7
JAMES H BOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Huntington 2.9 mi 7.8
WASHINGTON SCHOOL Huntington Station 3.1 mi 6.4
DAYTOP PREPARATORY SCHOOL Huntington Station 2.6 mi
WEST HOLLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL Melville 3.1 mi 7.3
ROBERT FROST MIDDLE SCHOOL Deer Park 3.4 mi 6.7
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS PRIMARY SCHOOL Deer Park 3.4 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11746 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$158,309

Median Home Value

$664,900

Median Rent

$1,907/mo

Population

66,883

College Educated

50.3%

Homeownership

85%

Avg Commute

34.6 min

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Median Age

43.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Signal Hill Elementary School

What grades does Signal Hill Elementary School serve?

Signal Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Signal Hill Elementary School?

Signal Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 665 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Signal Hill Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Signal Hill Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Signal Hill Elementary School rank in NY?

Signal Hill Elementary School ranks #1,409 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Signal Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Signal Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Signal Hill Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Signal Hill Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Signal Hill Elementary School a charter school?

No, Signal Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Signal Hill Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Signal Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Signal Hill Elementary School?

16.7% of students at Signal Hill Elementary 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
7 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
665
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%

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