How do these schools compare?
| Metric | CANDLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | WEST HOLLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | DIX HILLS, NY | MELVILLE, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 706 | 968 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.3% | 20.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | CANDLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | WEST HOLLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $35,896 | $35,896 |
| District | HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | CANDLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | WEST HOLLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.7% | 46.7% |
| African American | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% | 14.9% |
| Asian | 23.9% | 20.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 6.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | CANDLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | WEST HOLLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 235.3:1 | 242:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.9% | 21.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 27 | 38 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.