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Hawkins Path School vs. Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center

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School Overview

School
Hawkins Path School
485 Hawkins Rd
Selden, NY 11784
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center
11 Unity Dr
Centereach, NY 11720
Overview
Serving 383 students in grades 1-5, Hawkins Path School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center serves 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
PK-K
Total Students
383 students
538 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hawkins Path School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hawkins Path School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hawkins Path School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
27:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hawkins Path School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Middle Country Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Middle Country Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3297 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hawkins Path School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawkins Path School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Middle Country Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawkins Path School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Middle Country Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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60-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawkins Path School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Middle Country Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hawkins Path School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center by grade.
Pre-K Students
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198
Kindergarten Students
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340
Grade 1 Students
66
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Grade 2 Students
84
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Grade 3 Students
89
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Grade 4 Students
80
-
Grade 5 Students
53
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Ungraded Students
11
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
11%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hawkins Path School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Middle Country Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Middle Country Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hawkins Path School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Middle Country Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Middle Country Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hawkins Path School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Middle Country Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Middle Country Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
40%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hawkins Path School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Middle Country Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Middle Country Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hawkins Path School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Middle Country Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Middle Country Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hawkins Path School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Middle Country Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Middle Country Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hawkins Path School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Middle Country Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Middle Country Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hawkins Path School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Middle Country Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Middle Country Central 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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