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Public School | Grades K-5 | Half Hollow Hills Central School District
Signal Hill Elementary School is located in Dix Hills, NY and is one of 7 elementary schools in Half Hollow Hills Central School District. It is a public school that serves 604 students in grades K-5.
Signal Hill Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Signal Hill Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Signal Hill Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Signal Hill Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Signal Hill Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Signal Hill Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Signal Hill Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Signal Hill Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Countrywood Primary Center 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Vanderbilt Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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| Chestnut Hill Elementary School 1.7 miles | |
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| Birchwood Intermediate School 1.7 miles |  |
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| Forest Park Elementary School 2.2 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 604
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Signal Hill Elementary School had 8% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
73%
Asian/Pacific Islander
13%
Black
7%
Hispanic
5%
Two or More Races
1%
Half Hollow Hills Central School District District Spending
$18,329Per Pupil
The Half Hollow Hills Central School District spends $18,329 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 67% on instruction, 32% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Half Hollow Hills Central School District District
12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Signal Hill Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
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TestRating
9 out of 10
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