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Candlewood Middle School

Public 6-8

 1200 Carlls Straight Path
       Dix Hills, NY  11746-8099

(631) 592-3300

District: Half Hollow Hills Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
311th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $35,210 Help


Students who attend Candlewood Middle School usually attend:

High:    Half Hollow Hills High School West

Feeder schools for Candlewood Middle School:

Elementary:    Otsego Elementary School
    Vanderbilt Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  719

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.6%
Asian:
21.0%
Hispanic:
17.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.9% Help


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Compare Details Candlewood Middle School ranks better than 79.3% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Candlewood Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.6%), Asian (21%), Hispanic (17.1%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Candlewood Middle School is 10.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Candlewood Middle School is $35,210.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Candlewood Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Candlewood Middle School 311th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Candlewood Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Half Hollow Hills Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Half Hollow Hills Central School District 127th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Candlewood Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Candlewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.04 52nd 1095 95.3%
2007 87.17 74th 1123 93.4%
2008 84.66 92nd 1185 92.2%
2009 80.66 151st 1224 87.7%
2010 86.33 105th 1243 91.6%
2011 86.42 127th 1295 90.2%
2012 85.77 137th 1337 89.8%
2013 91.51 81st 1373 94.1%
2014 86.12 126th 1401 91.0%
2015 89.78 94th 1407 93.3%
2016 84.85 150th 1429 89.5%
2017 87.33 142nd 1455 90.2%
2018 86.91 143rd 1438 90.1%
2019 85.91 169th 1439 88.3%
2021 83.82 145th 1242 88.3%
2022 82.61 198th 1479 86.6%
2023 75.43 311th 1500 79.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Candlewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.34 36th 208 82.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Candlewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.87 255th 591 56.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Candlewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.58 156th 1170 86.7%
2019 71.52 158th 1139 86.1%
2021 68.39 93rd 522 82.2%
2022 62.31 283rd 1283 77.9%
2023 54.22 435th 1307 66.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Candlewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.54 220th 1245 82.3%
2019 76.28 216th 1241 82.6%
2021 74.39 163rd 935 82.6%
2022 71.79 246th 1306 81.2%
2023 66.76 316th 1288 75.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Candlewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.08 131st 1353 90.3%
2019 88.04 125th 1370 90.9%
2021 80.93 148th 1066 86.1%
2022 80.54 207th 1454 85.8%
2023 75.27 303rd 1463 79.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Candlewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.39 155th 1352 88.5%
2019 81.46 204th 1366 85.1%
2021 82.15 139th 1071 87.0%
2022 82.27 195th 1455 86.6%
2023 73.84 310th 1464 78.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Candlewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.61 104th 374 72.2%
2019 67.45 123rd 369 66.7%
2021 62.54 94th 236 60.2%
2022 60.35 163rd 381 57.2%
2023 53.77 211th 388 45.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Candlewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.15 101st 663 84.8%
2019 82.10 89th 653 86.4%
2021 80.31 25th 253 90.1%
2022 72.99 130th 706 81.6%
2023 58.66 245th 696 64.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Candlewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.36 187th 810 76.9%
2019 73.23 159th 826 80.8%
2021 61.52 115th 449 74.4%
2022 71.79 177th 914 80.6%
2023 77.21 162nd 943 82.8%
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Rank History for White students at Candlewood Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.21 124th 763 83.7%
2019 79.20 117th 716 83.7%
2021 78.19 106th 614 82.7%
2022 75.66 146th 748 80.5%
2023 65.52 258th 772 66.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Candlewood Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 526 9 41 5 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1990 504 6 39 6 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1991 498 12 35 5 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1992 617 81 59 13 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1993 557 87 59 22 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1994 563 67 55 49 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1995 572 88 50 33 1 n/a n/a 0 744
1996 572 88 50 33 1 n/a n/a 0 744
1997 550 83 70 38 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1998 588 81 93 36 3 n/a n/a 0 801
1999 609 85 91 35 4 n/a n/a 0 824
2000 696 79 75 33 1 n/a n/a 0 884
2001 725 87 80 35 1 n/a n/a 0 928
2002 700 108 77 50 0 n/a n/a 0 935
2003 700 108 77 50 0 n/a n/a 0 935
2004 721 135 109 53 0 n/a n/a 0 1018
2005 734 123 106 48 0 n/a n/a 0 1011
2006 748 150 114 40 0 n/a n/a 0 1052
2007 727 143 122 42 0 n/a n/a 0 1034
2008 713 161 129 45 0 n/a n/a 0 1048
2009 759 172 125 49 1 n/a n/a 1 1107
2010 729 159 132 45 1 n/a n/a 5 1071
2011 743 142 148 38 1 0 8 0 1080
2012 730 123 132 65 4 0 19 0 1073
2013 681 121 127 76 9 0 22 0 1036
2014 637 107 119 85 9 0 24 0 981
2015 582 126 124 75 5 0 27 0 939
2016 549 105 123 78 1 0 27 0 883
2017 517 101 140 83 2 0 28 0 871
2018 445 81 140 82 3 0 28 0 779
2019 405 102 141 88 3 0 35 0 774
2020 363 112 139 98 4 0 32 0 748
2021 327 111 143 114 4 1 29 0 729
2022 317 109 155 128 3 0 34 0 746
2023 285 118 151 123 2 0 40 0 719

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Candlewood Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 581 50.9 11.4 n/a
1990 555 53.3 10.4 n/a
1991 550 47.9 11.4 n/a
1992 770 69.3 11.1 n/a
1993 725 64.4 11.3 n/a
1994 734 63.0 11.7 5
1995 744 53.5 13.9 6.7
1996 744 53.5 13.9 6.7
1997 741 55.8 13.3 7.2
1998 801 60.8 13.2 6.2
1999 824 61.2 13.5 5
2000 884 66.4 13.3 7
2001 928 68.6 13.5 7
2002 935 81.0 11.5 7.4
2003 935 81.0 11.5 7.4
2004 1018 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1011 83.8 12.1 7
2006 1052 80.0 13.2 8.3
2007 1034 79.3 13.0 9
2008 1048 85.2 12.3 8.3
2009 1107 85.2 13.0 9
2010 1071 82.5 12.9 9.8
2011 1080 86.0 12.5 9.5
2012 1073 81.7 13.1 10.4
2013 1036 83.0 12.4 12.5
2014 981 72.0 13.6 14.6
2015 939 64.0 14.6 15.3
2016 883 64.0 13.7 16.9
2017 871 66.2 13.1 17.1
2018 779 64.3 12.1 14.4
2019 774 62.0 12.4 18.9
2020 748 69.0 10.8 22.5
2021 729 63.4 11.4 24.8
2022 746 69.9 10.6 23.6
2023 719 66.9 10.7 22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Candlewood Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 581 50.9 11.4 n/a
1990 555 53.3 10.4 n/a
1991 550 47.9 11.4 n/a
1992 770 69.3 11.1 n/a
1993 725 64.4 11.3 n/a
1994 734 63.0 11.7 5
1995 744 53.5 13.9 6.7
1996 744 53.5 13.9 6.7
1997 741 55.8 13.3 7.2
1998 801 60.8 13.2 6.2
1999 824 61.2 13.5 5
2000 884 66.4 13.3 7
2001 928 68.6 13.5 7
2002 935 81.0 11.5 7.4
2003 935 81.0 11.5 7.4
2004 1018 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1011 83.8 12.1 7
2006 1052 80.0 13.2 8.3
2007 1034 79.3 13.0 9
2008 1048 85.2 12.3 8.3
2009 1107 85.2 13.0 9
2010 1071 82.5 12.9 9.8
2011 1080 86.0 12.5 9.5
2012 1073 81.7 13.1 10.4
2013 1036 83.0 12.4 12.5
2014 981 72.0 13.6 14.6
2015 939 64.0 14.6 15.3
2016 883 64.0 13.7 16.9
2017 871 66.2 13.1 17.1
2018 779 64.3 12.1 14.4
2019 774 62.0 12.4 18.9
2020 748 69.0 10.8 22.5
2021 729 63.4 11.4 24.8
2022 746 69.9 10.6 23.6
2023 719 66.9 10.7 22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Candlewood Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.5%0.3%0.1%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201498.5%1.0%0.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%
201599.5%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201698.8%0.9%0.2%98.9%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.9%98.9%98.9%
201795.3%1.9%0.0%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%
201896.2%2.5%0.1%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.3%
201997.0%0.0%0.0%97.6%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.6%97.6%97.4%
202097.5%0.0%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.3%99.6%99.5%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Candlewood Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $401 (1.2%) $32,409 (98.8%) $32,809
2020 $452 (1.4%) $32,642 (98.6%) $33,093
2021 $454 (1.3%) $34,271 (98.7%) $34,725
2022 $635 (1.8%) $34,575 (98.2%) $35,210

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Candlewood Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 169th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 311th of 1500 Middle schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Candlewood Middle School)7249.4
 22.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Half Hollow Hills Central School District)6455
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Candlewood Middle School)5958.9
 0.1%
   6th Grade Math (Half Hollow Hills Central School District)6765.3
 1.7%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Candlewood Middle School)6651.7
 14.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Half Hollow Hills Central School District)5856.1
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Candlewood Middle School)7879.1
 1.1%
   7th Grade Math (Half Hollow Hills Central School District)6775.6
 8.6%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Candlewood Middle School)6864.7
 3.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Half Hollow Hills Central School District)5764.7
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Candlewood Middle School)4672.6
 26.6%
   8th Grade Math (Half Hollow Hills Central School District)4462.7
 18.7%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Candlewood Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Half Hollow Hills Central School District)91.987.1
 4.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Earth Science (Candlewood Middle School)98.7100
 1.3%
   End of Course Earth Science (Half Hollow Hills Central School District)90.385.4
 4.9%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students774719
 7.1%
African American102118
 15.7%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian141151
 7.1%
Hispanic88123
 39.8%
Pacific Islander00
White405285
 29.6%
Two or More Races3540
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.9%22.9%
 4.1%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 719 students attended Candlewood Middle School.

Students who attend Candlewood Middle School usually go on to attend Half Hollow Hills High School West

Students at Candlewood Middle School are 40% White, 21% Asian, 17% Hispanic, 16% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Candlewood Middle School ranks 311th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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