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Hawtree Creek Middle School vs. I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong

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School Overview

School
Hawtree Creek Middle School
121-10 Rockaway Blvd
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
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8/
10
Top 30%
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong
32-02 Junction Blvd
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong 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%)
Overview
Serving 395 students in grades 6-8, Hawtree Creek Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,561 students in grades 5-8, I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong 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 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
395 students
1,561 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hawtree Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hawtree Creek Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
91 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hawtree Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hawtree Creek Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 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

#1267 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#563 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hawtree Creek Middle 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 I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 50% in NY)
72%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawtree Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawtree Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 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 Hawtree Creek Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong by grade.
Grade 5 Students
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187
Grade 6 Students
130
459
Grade 7 Students
132
456
Grade 8 Students
130
444
Ungraded Students
3
15

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
23%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hawtree Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 American Indian at I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
21%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hawtree Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hawtree Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
28%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hawtree Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hawtree Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
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% Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hawtree Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.78
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hawtree Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 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
72%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hawtree Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 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
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hawtree Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 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 I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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