Hicksville Middle School

215 Jerusalem Ave
Hicksville, NY 11801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,210 students in grades 6-8, Hicksville Middle School 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 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hicksville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Hicksville Middle School's student population of 1,210 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,210 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
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School Rankings

Hicksville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hicksville Middle School is 0.68, 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)
#2527 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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39%
55%
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61%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hicksville Middle School 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
35%
10%
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Hispanic
39%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
22%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Hicksville Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hicksville Middle School's ranking?
Hicksville Middle School is ranked #2527 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hicksville Middle School often compared to?
Hicksville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hicksville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Hicksville Middle School?
1,210 students attend Hicksville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Hicksville Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hicksville Middle School?
Hicksville Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hicksville Middle School offer ?
Hicksville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hicksville Middle School part of?
Hicksville Middle School is part of Hicksville Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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