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Top schools in HempsteadRanked 123 of 150 in New York
See top schools in HempsteadRhodes Academy of Humanities and The Arts, located at 270 Washington Street in Hempstead, New York, serves students in grades K–6 as part of the Hempstead Union Free School District. The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of about 19 : 1, which is higher than state averages. Academic data show that approximately 13% of students are proficient in math and around 16% are proficient in reading/language arts, significantly below New York State averages.The student body is predominantly Hispanic (approximately 80%), with African American students making up around 17%. About 69% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that many families are in higher-need brackets. Rhodes Academy is authorized as an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) school and emphasizes humanities, the arts, STEAM and global-minded learning.
Students graduate to middle and high schools in the Hempstead district, positioning this school in a complete K–6 pipeline. For housing, three-bedroom rentals in the Hempstead/Long Island area typically range around US $2,500 to US $3,500 per month, depending on location and property condition. With its strong focus on global and arts programming, Rhodes Academy offers an engaged learning environment, though the very low proficiency metrics signal that families seeking strong foundational academic outcomes may wish to explore how the school supports student growth.
739 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
New Playground Name
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Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
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In 2025, Rhodes Academy celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a week-long cultural showcase where scholars wore traditional attire, participated in community art installations and hosted family-led heritage storytelling events.
1. What educational approach is used at Rhodes Academy?
A. The school follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), with inquiry-based, globally-focused instruction and dedicated humanities, arts and STEAM rotations.
2. How does the school help students who are behind in math or reading?
A. While proficiency rates are low, the school offers small-group interventions, frequent benchmarking and dedicated support staff; families should ask how often reassessment and remediation occur.
3. What programs exist for arts and global learning?
A. Students engage in media and music ensembles, art studios, STEAM workshops and international-culture projects that aim to build creativity and global awareness.
4. How does the school support multilingual learners and family engagement?
A. With a high proportion of Hispanic and multilingual students, Rhodes hosts bilingual family nights, uses translation services and offers ENL/ESL support to engage diverse families.
5. What should families know about housing and school-zone implications?
A. Rental homes with three bedrooms in the Hempstead area generally run between US $2,500 and US $3,500/month. Families should evaluate unit quality, catchment zone assurances and factor in potential need for academic support given the school’s current proficiency levels.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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