- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Ozone Park, NY
Hawtree Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hawtree Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012306436
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawtree Creek Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in South Ozone Park · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawtree Creek Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawtree Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in South Ozone Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012306436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Hawtree Creek Middle School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 360012306436 · South Ozone Park, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 12.9:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Hawtree Creek Middle School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hawtree Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 388
Hawtree Creek Middle School
388 students
What this shows Hawtree Creek Middle School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawtree Creek Middle School compares
Hawtree Creek 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 25.3%
African American 24.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Asian 22.4%
White 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 25.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.3, Hawtree Creek Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Hawtree Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawtree Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawtree Creek Middle School
How many students attend Hawtree Creek Middle School?
Hawtree Creek Middle School has 388 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Ozone Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawtree Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawtree Creek Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawtree Creek Middle School?
70.5% of students at Hawtree Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawtree Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hawtree Creek Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 25.3% of enrollment, in South Ozone Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawtree Creek Middle School?
Hawtree Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hawtree Creek Middle School rank among public schools in South Ozone Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawtree Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in South Ozone Park, 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 South Ozone Park on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Hawtree Creek Middle School, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.