Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dutch Lane School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dutch Lane School serves the southwest part of Hicksville, NY, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dutch Lane School's student population of 216 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
216 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dutch Lane School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dutch Lane School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1892 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
37%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Comets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dutch Lane School's ranking?
Dutch Lane School is ranked #1892 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Dutch Lane School often compared to?
Dutch Lane Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Country Road School, Fork Lane School, Burns Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Dutch Lane School?
216 students attend Dutch Lane School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Dutch Lane School students are Asian, 37% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dutch Lane School?
Dutch Lane School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dutch Lane School offer ?
Dutch Lane School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dutch Lane School part of?
Dutch Lane School is part of Hicksville Union Free School District.
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