Harding Avenue School

2 Harding Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harding Avenue School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harding Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Harding Avenue School's student population of 291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Harding Avenue School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harding Avenue School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#946 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
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60-69%
55%
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80-89%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
17%
29%
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Black
6%
16%
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White
73%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.44
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harding Avenue School's ranking?
Harding Avenue School is ranked #946 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Harding Avenue School often compared to?
Harding Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alleghany Avenue School, Albany Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Harding Avenue School?
291 students attend Harding Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Harding Avenue School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harding Avenue School?
Harding Avenue School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harding Avenue School offer ?
Harding Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harding Avenue School part of?
Harding Avenue School is part of Lindenhurst Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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