Linden Hill School
Linden Hill School serves 123 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Linden Hill School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Linden Hill School's student population of 123 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type | Special education school |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 123 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Linden Hill School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | ≤20% | 50% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | ≤20% | 47% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 9% |
Hispanic | 32% | 27% |
Black | 50% | 17% |
White | 15% | 43% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate (16-17) | <50% | 82% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 3% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Linden Hill School is Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Sr/jr High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Little School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hawthorne Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Sr/jr High School Special Education School Grades: 7-12 | 43 students
0.0 miles
226 Linda Ave
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2939 0 7-12 43 - Hawthorne Little School Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-10 | 49 students10
0.0 miles
226 Linda Ave
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2964 0 K-10 49 - Thornwood Columbus Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 3-6 | 436 students10
0.7 miles
580 Columbus Ave
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 769-8538 0.7 3-6 436 - Hawthorne Hawthorne Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 475 students
0.7 miles
225 Memorial Dr
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 769-8536 0.7 K-2 475 - Valhalla Kensico School Math: 45% | Reading: 48%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 319 students10
0.8 miles
320 Columbus Ave
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 683-5030 0.8 3-5 319
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