Cedar Knolls Academy

226 Linda Ave
Hawthorne, NY 10532
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 31 students in grades Kindergarten-11, 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 3:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-11
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cedar Knolls Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Cedar Knolls Academy's student population of 31 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cedar Knolls Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(18-19)
<50%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cedar Knolls Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cedar Knolls Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
48%
29%
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Black
42%
16%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Cedar Knolls Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
10%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Cedar Knolls Academy and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cedar Knolls Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cedar Knolls Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
31 students attend Cedar Knolls Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cedar Knolls Academy students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Knolls Academy?
Cedar Knolls Academy has a student ration of 3:1, 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-11 (offers virtual instruction).
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 Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-11
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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