Howitt School

Howitt School serves 1,174 middle school students in grades 6 through 8 in Farmingdale, offering a substantial student body with personalized attention through its excellent 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. With 127 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides ample staffing to support its diverse learning community. Academically, Howitt School has room for growth, with 43% of students performing at proficient levels or above in English Language Arts and 23% reaching proficiency in mathematics.

The school ranks in the 23rd percentile among New York middle schools, indicating opportunities for continued development in student achievement. The school benefits from its location in an affluent community where the median household income reaches $143,242 and 44% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. This educated, stable community environment, with only a 3.9% poverty rate, provides strong demographic support for student success.

Home values averaging $540,700 reflect the area's desirability and investment in quality residential neighborhoods. Howitt School operates in Farmingdale's large suburban setting in Nassau County, where families enjoy the benefits of suburban living with access to the educational and cultural resources of the greater New York metropolitan area.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1, Howitt School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.