Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harding Avenue School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harding Avenue School serves the southeast part of Lindenhurst, NY, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with most residing about 0.6 miles from the school and the furthest edge of the zone being 0.9 miles away.
- 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 278 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
278 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Harding Avenue 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 Harding Avenue School is 0.48, 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
#1349 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1349 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Harding Avenue School?
278 students attend Harding Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Harding Avenue School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harding Avenue School part of?
Harding Avenue School is part of Lindenhurst Union Free School District.
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