Top Rankings
Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 107 students in Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
107 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
District Rank
Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has increased from 20% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#553 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
62%
Graduation Rate
<50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
29%
# Black Students
48 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
45%
16%
# White Students
7 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
6%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
-
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
2
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
5
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
3
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
8
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
11
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
1
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $140,598 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $154,561 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 55% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$140,598
$31,092
Spending / Student
$154,561
$31,961
Best Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Knolls Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
226 Linda Ave
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2964
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2964
Grades: K-11
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Geller House School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
77 Chicago Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Achieve Alternative High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
226 Linda Ave
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2939
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2939
Grades: 3-12
| 31 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Linden Hill High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
226 Linda Ave
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2977
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2977
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District?
Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 107 students.
What is the rank of Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District?
Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District is ranked #514 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District?
47% of Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District?
Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $154,561 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 55% over four school years.
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