Candlewood Middle School
Dix Hills, NY · Half Hollow Hills Central School District · Grades 6-8
58th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 93%· Stable
Candlewood Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Candlewood Middle School 58th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 93% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 89th in 2019 to 93th in 2025.
Candlewood Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Candlewood Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 738 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.9% | 38.9% | ▼ 24.0 pts | |
| Asian | 11.9% | 22.4% | ▲ 10.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.5% | 16.3% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Black | 10.6% | 15.7% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 6.5% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Candlewood Middle School
Typical home value $808K in zip 11746 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Candlewood Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Commack Middle SchoolCommack Union Free School District · 1.8 mi away229th of 781
ELA 53% · Math 79% - 5Robert Frost Middle SchoolDeer Park Union Free School District · 2.5 mi away430th of 781
ELA 46% · Math 53% - 1North Middle SchoolBrentwood Union Free School District · 2.7 mi away748th of 781
ELA 21% · Math 31% - 1West Middle SchoolBrentwood Union Free School District · 2.9 mi away728th of 781
ELA 23% · Math 35% - 2South Middle SchoolBrentwood Union Free School District · 4.1 mi away640th of 781
ELA 37% · Math 38% - 7Elwood Middle SchoolElwood Union Free School District · 4.4 mi away239th of 781
ELA 66% · Math 65% - 1Milton L Olive Middle SchoolWyandanch Union Free School District · 4.5 mi away726th of 781
ELA 24% · Math 34% - 8West Hollow Middle SchoolHalf Hollow Hills Central School District · 4.6 mi away185th of 781
ELA 63% · Math 78%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Candlewood Middle School in?
Candlewood Middle School is part of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District district in Dix Hills, New York.
Is Candlewood Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Candlewood Middle School 58th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 93% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Candlewood Middle School?
White 39%, Asian 22%, Hispanic 16%, Black 16% (738 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Candlewood Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11746 is $808K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.