Serving 390 students in grades 6-8, Hawtree Creek Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawtree Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hawtree Creek Middle School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hawtree Creek Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawtree Creek Middle School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1989 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
18%
1%
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
30%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawtree Creek Middle School's ranking?
Hawtree Creek Middle School is ranked #1989 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hawtree Creek Middle School often compared to?
Hawtree Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Hawtree Creek Middle School?
390 students attend Hawtree Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Hawtree Creek Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawtree Creek Middle School?
Hawtree Creek Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hawtree Creek Middle School offer ?
Hawtree Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawtree Creek Middle School part of?
Hawtree Creek Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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