CANDLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

1200 CARLLS STRAIGHT PATH
DIX HILLS, NY 11746

www.halfhollowhills.k12.ny.us

719 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Candlewood Middle School is a highly regarded public school located in Dix Hills, New York, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District, the school is known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to fostering a challenging, supportive environment. The institution emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, designed to help students develop both intellectually and socially during their formative middle school years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Dix Hills community, benefitting from the resources and high educational expectations of the broader Half Hollow Hills district. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, Candlewood prioritizes character development, critical thinking, and civic responsibility. By maintaining a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, the school creates a collaborative atmosphere that consistently aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

719

Total Students

66.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CANDLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	123
Black	118
Asian	151
Two or More	40
American Indian	2

White
285 (39.6 %)
Asian
151 (21.0 %)
Hispanic
123 (17.1 %)
Black
118 (16.4 %)
Two or More
40 (5.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)592-3300
Website:	http://www.halfhollowhills.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 210

Grade 7 274

Grade 8 210

Ungraded 25