Excellent
#538 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 11% in state
Vanderbilt Elementary School
Elementary School · Half Hollow Hills Central School District · Dix Hills, NY
A Half Hollow Hills Central School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
350 DEER PARK AVE, Dix Hills, NY 11746
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vanderbilt Elementary School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 73% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
21%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vanderbilt Elementary 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat 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
$158,309
Median home value
$664,900
Median rent
$1,907/mo
College educated
50.3%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Suffolk BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 775 | Compare → |
| Signal Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Rolling Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–2 | 1.7 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Countrywood Primary CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–2 | 2.1 mi | 616 | 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.
Half Hollow Hills Central School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $35,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vanderbilt Elementary School is listed in HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vanderbilt Elementary School
Vanderbilt Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dix Hills, NY, part of Half Hollow Hills Central School District, serving approximately 705 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #538 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vanderbilt Elementary School
What grades does Vanderbilt Elementary School serve?
Vanderbilt Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Vanderbilt Elementary School?
Vanderbilt Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 705 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanderbilt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanderbilt Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vanderbilt Elementary School rank in NY?
Vanderbilt Elementary School ranks #538 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Vanderbilt Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vanderbilt Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Vanderbilt Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vanderbilt Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vanderbilt Elementary School a charter school?
No, Vanderbilt Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vanderbilt Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Vanderbilt Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vanderbilt Elementary School?
21.0% of students at Vanderbilt 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 705
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (631) 592-3800
- Area population (ZIP 11746)
- 66,883
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 11746; 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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