Serving 1,199 students in grades 6-8, Howitt School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howitt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Howitt School's student population of 1,199 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Howitt School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howitt School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2532 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
56%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howitt School's ranking?
Howitt School is ranked #2532 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Howitt School often compared to?
Howitt Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School, Northside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Howitt School?
1,199 students attend Howitt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Howitt School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howitt School?
Howitt School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Howitt School offer ?
Howitt School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Howitt School part of?
Howitt School is part of Farmingdale Union Free School District.
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