- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dix Hills, NY
Candlewood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Candlewood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361329001081
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Candlewood Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Dix Hills · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Candlewood Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Candlewood Middle School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Dix Hills, NY.
School address
District: Half Hollow Hills Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361329001081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Candlewood Middle School held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.9 → 73.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 361329001081 · Dix Hills, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 10.7:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Half Hollow Hills High School East (1,407 students)
Candlewood Middle School held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.9 → 73.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Candlewood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Half Hollow Hi
Half Hollow Hills High School East
1,407 students
- Half Hollow Hi
Half Hollow Hills High School West
1,028 students
- West Hollow Mi
West Hollow Middle School
968 students
- Vanderbilt Ele
Vanderbilt Elementary School
708 students
- This school
Candlewood Middle School
706 students
- Signal Hill El
Signal Hill Elementary School
672 students
What this shows Candlewood Middle School reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Candlewood Middle School compares
Candlewood Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$34,956
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Asian 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Candlewood Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Half Hollow Hills Central School District reports $34,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Candlewood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Hollow Hills High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Half Hollow Hills High School West | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hollow Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vanderbilt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Signal Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Candlewood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~706 students)
Frequently asked questions about Candlewood Middle School
How many students attend Candlewood Middle School?
Candlewood Middle School has 706 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dix Hills, NY. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Candlewood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Candlewood Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Candlewood Middle School?
21.3% of students at Candlewood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Candlewood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Candlewood Middle School is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Dix Hills, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Candlewood Middle School?
Candlewood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Candlewood Middle School rank among public schools in Dix Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Candlewood Middle School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Dix Hills, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dix Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
Besides Candlewood Middle School, Half Hollow Hills Central School District also operates Half Hollow Hills High School East (1,407 students), Half Hollow Hills High School West (1,028 students), and West Hollow Middle School (968 students). See the Half Hollow Hills Central School District district page for the complete list.