Very Good
#1410 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 30% in state
West Hollow Middle School
Middle School · Half Hollow Hills Central School District · Melville, NY
A Half Hollow Hills Central School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
250 OLD E NECK RD, Melville, NY 11747
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Hollow Middle School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 64% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
24.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Hollow Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$154,914
Median home value
$747,900
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
62.4%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11747; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton L Olive Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 614 | Compare → |
| Long Island Whole Child AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.6 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Robert Frost Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 922 | Compare → |
| H B Mattlin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 5–8 | 3.2 mi | 786 | 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.
Half Hollow Hills Central School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 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
West Hollow Middle School is listed in HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Hollow Middle School
West Hollow Middle School is a public middle school in Melville, NY, part of Half Hollow Hills Central School District, serving approximately 955 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,410 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Hollow Middle School
What grades does West Hollow Middle School serve?
West Hollow Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Hollow Middle School?
West Hollow Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 955 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hollow Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hollow Middle School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Hollow Middle School rank in NY?
West Hollow Middle School ranks #1,410 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is West Hollow Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Hollow Middle 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 West Hollow Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Hollow Middle School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Hollow Middle School a charter school?
No, West Hollow Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Hollow Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Hollow Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Hollow Middle School?
24.4% of students at West Hollow 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
- 955
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (631) 592-3400
- Area population (ZIP 11747)
- 19,826
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 50.3
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 11747; 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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