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Hewitt School vs. William S Covert School

Should you attend Hewitt School or William S Covert School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hewitt School
446 Hempstead Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
William S Covert School
379 Willow St
Hempstead, NY 11550
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

William S Covert School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hewitt School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William S Covert School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
462 students
283 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hewitt School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at William S Covert School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hewitt School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William S Covert School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hewitt School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William S Covert School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hewitt School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William S Covert School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#744 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#483 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hewitt School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William S Covert School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in NY)
75-79%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hewitt School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William S Covert School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hewitt School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William S Covert School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hewitt School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William S Covert School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hewitt School by grade.
This chart displays the students of William S Covert School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
89
53
Grade 1 Students
68
46
Grade 2 Students
78
46
Grade 3 Students
81
43
Grade 4 Students
69
44
Grade 5 Students
75
48
Ungraded Students
2
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hewitt School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William S Covert School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hewitt School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William S Covert School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hewitt School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William S Covert School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
80%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hewitt School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William S Covert School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hewitt School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William S Covert School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hewitt School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of William S Covert School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hewitt School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William S Covert School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(19-20 School Year Data)
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hewitt School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William S Covert School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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