Is Hawtree Creek Middle School a good school?

Hawtree Creek Middle School ranks 577 th of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hawtree Creek Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 390 students attended Hawtree Creek Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Hawtree Creek Middle School?

Students at Hawtree Creek Middle School are 29% African American, 23% Asian, 23% Hispanic, 18% American Indian, 3% Pacific Islander, 3% White.

Hawtree Creek Middle School

Summary:

Hawtree Creek Middle School is a public middle school located in South Ozone Park, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 390 students. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the New York City Geographic District #27, which is ranked 582 out of 865 districts in the state.

Hawtree Creek Middle School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with 65% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 52.25% for the district and 51.88% for the state. In math, 67.96% of 7th graders were proficient or better, compared to 55.91% for the district and 57.08% for the state. The school also excels in Regents exams, with 100% proficiency in both Living Environment and Algebra I, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. Additionally, the school performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% of New York middle schools for Native American students and in the top 1% for English Language Learners.

While Hawtree Creek Middle School generally outperforms the nearby schools in the same district, such as Middle School 358, which also demonstrates strong academic performance, the school faces challenges with its homeless student population, ranking in the bottom 40% of New York middle schools in this category. Overall, Hawtree Creek Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution with a diverse student body and exceptional academic outcomes, particularly for certain subgroups.

Detail:

Public 6-8

121-10 Rockaway Blvd
South Ozone Park, NY 11420

(718) 659-3792

District: New York City Geographic District #27

SchoolDigger Rank:
577^th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,819

Feeder schools for Hawtree Creek Middle School:

Elementary:	Ps 100 Glen Morris
	Ps 123
	Ps 124 Osmond A Church
	Ps 155
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	Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson
	Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon
	Ps 96

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 390

Racial breakdown:

African American:

29.5%

Asian:

23.3%

Hispanic:

23.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hawtree Creek Middle School ranks better than 61.6% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks 3^rd among 9 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #27. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Hawtree Creek Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (29.5%), Asian (23.3%), Hispanic (23.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #27. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawtree Creek Middle School is 13. 6 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawtree Creek Middle School is $15,819, which is the lowest among 9 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #27!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hawtree Creek Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawtree Creek Middle School 577^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Hawtree Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #27:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #27 582^nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Hawtree Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2016	31.20	1002^nd	1429	29.9%
2017	34.31	962^nd	1455	33.9%
2018	40.72	845^th	1438	41.2%
2019	48.21	677^th	1439	53.0%
2021	49.74	576^th	1242	53.6%
2022	60.73	507^th	1479	65.7%
2023	66.10	451^st	1500	69.9%
2024	57.66	577^th	1504	61.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hawtree Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	49.01	185^th	503	63.2%
2022	34.99	383^rd	581	34.1%
2023	41.73	286^th	591	51.6%
2024	90.14	11^th	615	98.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hawtree Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	41.90	628^th	1170	46.3%
2019	50.35	397^th	1139	65.1%
2022	56.53	368^th	1283	71.3%
2023	60.22	344^th	1307	73.7%
2024	62.41	307^th	1303	76.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hawtree Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	50.24	522^nd	1245	58.1%
2019	62.40	352^nd	1241	71.6%
2022	68.29	285^th	1306	78.2%
2023	73.60	239^th	1288	81.4%
2024	66.05	343^rd	1296	73.5%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Hawtree Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	45.99	217^th	457	52.5%
2023	80.63	59^th	543	89.1%
2024	39.19	361^st	594	39.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Hawtree Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	40.44	833^rd	1353	38.4%
2019	43.90	743^rd	1370	45.8%
2021	56.75	406^th	1066	61.9%
2022	62.90	470^th	1454	67.7%
2023	67.89	414^th	1463	71.7%
2024	58.21	566^th	1465	61.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Hawtree Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	40.85	797^th	1352	41.1%
2019	50.90	598^th	1366	56.2%
2021	38.16	667^th	1071	37.7%
2022	57.17	524^th	1455	64.0%
2023	62.83	464^th	1464	68.3%
2024	56.05	584^th	1464	60.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Hawtree Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	27.84	301^st	374	19.5%
2019	29.98	292^nd	369	20.9%
2021	39.43	169^th	236	28.4%
2022	29.10	298^th	381	21.8%
2023	36.23	287^th	388	26.0%
2024	31.80	311^th	396	21.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Hawtree Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	39.91	386^th	663	41.8%
2019	50.97	258^th	653	60.5%
2021	68.41	51^st	253	79.8%
2022	58.56	234^th	706	66.9%
2023	65.34	197^th	696	71.7%
2024	62.88	205^th	705	70.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hawtree Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	43.22	454^th	810	44.0%
2019	41.37	458^th	826	44.6%
2022	60.87	289^th	914	68.4%
2023	88.27	70^th	943	92.6%
2024	60.66	303^rd	953	68.2%

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Rank History for Native American students at Hawtree Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	63.98	4^th	10	60.0%
2022	86.37	2^nd	24	91.7%
2023	71.57	4^th	20	80.0%
2024	64.59	3^rd	21	85.7%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.5)

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Reviews:

by a student
Friday, August 23, 2019

This school was a wonderful place and amazing to have friends and teachers that you would still keep in contact. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hawtree Creek Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	0	45	22	20	1	0	0	88
2015	5	131	55	51	14	0	0	256
2016	7	156	84	72	27	0	0	346
2017	9	156	96	76	46	11	1	395
2018	6	127	110	73	39	8	2	365
2019	7	130	117	69	45	7	2	377
2020	12	116	116	80	54	7	3	388
2021	16	116	88	88	70	11	3	392
2022	15	99	89	88	68	12	3	374
2023	10	115	91	91	70	12	1	390

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hawtree Creek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	88	7.0	12.5	84.1
2015	256	17.0	15.0	75.4
2016	346	27.0	12.8	89
2017	395	25.7	15.3	86.8
2018	365	29.0	12.5	91.8
2019	377	30.0	12.5	89.4
2020	388	28.0	13.8	88.1
2021	392	29.0	13.5	88.8
2022	374	30.6	12.1	79.4
2023	390	30.0	13.0	78.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hawtree Creek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	88	7.0	12.5	84.1
2015	256	17.0	15.0	75.4
2016	346	27.0	12.8	89
2017	395	25.7	15.3	86.8
2018	365	29.0	12.5	91.8
2019	377	30.0	12.5	89.4
2020	388	28.0	13.8	88.1
2021	392	29.0	13.5	88.8
2022	374	30.6	12.1	79.4
2023	390	30.0	13.0	78.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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