Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lee 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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lee Avenue School serves the southeast part of Hicksville, NY, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 0.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest edge of the zone is about 1.2 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lee Avenue School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
436 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lee 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 Lee Avenue 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
#1349 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
44%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
31%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
16%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee Avenue School's ranking?
Lee 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 Lee Avenue School often compared to?
Lee Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland 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 Lee Avenue School?
436 students attend Lee Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Lee Avenue School students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lee Avenue School?
Lee Avenue School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lee Avenue School offer ?
Lee Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lee Avenue School part of?
Lee Avenue School is part of Hicksville Union Free School District.
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