Excellent
#231 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 5% in state
H B Mattlin Middle School
Middle School · Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District · Plainview, NY
A Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 WASHINGTON AVE, Plainview, NY 11803
- Math 79% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at H B Mattlin Middle School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 76% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where H B Mattlin Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$184,410
Median home value
$732,000
Median rent
$3,026/mo
College educated
66.4%
Homeownership
93.2%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview-old Bethpage Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 5–8 | 0.9 mi | 918 | Compare → |
| John F Kennedy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 749 | Compare → |
| H B Thompson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 955 | Compare → |
| PS 256Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 538 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $31,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
H B Mattlin Middle School is listed in PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About H B Mattlin Middle School
H B Mattlin Middle School is a public middle school in Plainview, NY, part of Plainview-old Bethpage Central School District, serving approximately 786 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about H B Mattlin Middle School
What grades does H B Mattlin Middle School serve?
H B Mattlin Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend H B Mattlin Middle School?
H B Mattlin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 786 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H B Mattlin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at H B Mattlin Middle School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does H B Mattlin Middle School rank in NY?
H B Mattlin Middle School ranks #231 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is H B Mattlin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
H B Mattlin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at H B Mattlin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, H B Mattlin Middle School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is H B Mattlin Middle School a charter school?
No, H B Mattlin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is H B Mattlin Middle School a Title I school?
No, H B Mattlin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for H B Mattlin Middle School?
12.6% of students at H B Mattlin Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 786
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (516) 434-3250
- Area population (ZIP 11803)
- 30,219
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11803; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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