Top Rankings
Hicksville Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,442 students in Hicksville Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Hicksville Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
5,442 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
448 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hicksville Union Free School District, which is ranked #411 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#395 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
37%
10%
% Hispanic
40%
30%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
18%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,804 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,629 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$140 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$150 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,804
$31,307
Spending / Student
$27,629
$32,183
Best Hicksville Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Ketcham Rd
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2332
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2332
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Lee Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 7th St
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2352
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2352
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Hicksville High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 Division Ave
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2202
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2202
Gr: 9-12 | 1,866 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Burns Avenue School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Burns Ave
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2311
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
East Street School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 East St
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2321
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2321
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dutch Lane School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Stewart Ave
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2362
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2362
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Old Country Road School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
49 Rhodes Ln
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2302
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2302
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Hicksville Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Jerusalem Ave
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2262
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2262
Gr: 6-8 | 1,185 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Fork Lane School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4 Fork Ln
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2342
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 733-2342
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hicksville Union Free School District?
Hicksville Union Free School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,442 students.
What is the rank of Hicksville Union Free School District?
Hicksville Union Free School District is ranked #411 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hicksville Union Free School District?
40% of Hicksville Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hicksville Union Free School District?
Hicksville Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Hicksville Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,629 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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