Serving 388 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 98% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawtree Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hawtree Creek Middle School's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
388 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2013
Colors
Blue and Gold
Average Class Size
13 students
School Rankings
Hawtree Creek Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawtree Creek Middle School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1267 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
25%
1%
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
23%
31%
Black
24%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawtree Creek Middle School's ranking?
Hawtree Creek Middle School is ranked #1267 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hawtree Creek Middle School often compared to?
Hawtree Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong, Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Hawtree Creek Middle School?
388 students attend Hawtree Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Hawtree Creek Middle School students are American Indian, 24% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawtree Creek Middle School?
Hawtree Creek Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hawtree Creek Middle School offer ?
Hawtree Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hawtree Creek Middle School part of?
Hawtree Creek Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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