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Howitt School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
70 Van Cott Ave, Farmingdale, NY 11735 · (516) 434-5410 · Part of Farmingdale Union Free School District
Students
1,180
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
28%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Howitt School
- Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Next stop for Plainedge kids: 2 high schools
On the path
Where Plainedge kids come from and go next.
K–57 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Howitt SchoolYou are here
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency36%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts43%
State average 62.6%
Location
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70 Van Cott Ave, Farmingdale
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6406
Grade 7367
Grade 8401
Ungraded6
Enrollment over time
1,261’20
1,249’21
1,199’22
1,174’23
1,180’24
Down 6.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 52%Hispanic 29%Black 7%Asian 7%Two or more races 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.