Cedar Knolls Academy

226 Linda Ave
Hawthorne, NY 10532
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 61 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cedar Knolls Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cedar Knolls Academy's student population of 61 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
61 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cedar Knolls Academy is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
(18-19)
<50%
54%
(18-19)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
31%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Black
39%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

White
18%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
82%
0.72

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
100%
34.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
55%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Cedar Knolls Academy often compared to?
Cedar Knolls Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Coman Hill School, Brookside School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Cedar Knolls Academy?
61 students attend Cedar Knolls Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Cedar Knolls Academy students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Knolls Academy?
Cedar Knolls Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cedar Knolls Academy offer ?
Cedar Knolls Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cedar Knolls Academy part of?
Cedar Knolls Academy is part of Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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