HOWITT SCHOOL
1,199 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Howitt Middle School, located at 70 Van Cott Avenue in Farmingdale, New York, serves as a central hub for the Farmingdale Union Free School District. As a middle school institution, it acts as a critical transitional bridge for students moving from the elementary level to the more rigorous academic environment of Farmingdale High School. The school is committed to the district’s mission of fostering a supportive and challenging learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during the pivotal middle school years.
The school operates under the broader umbrella of the Farmingdale school system, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular involvement. By leveraging the resources of the larger district, Howitt Middle School provides students with access to a variety of programs designed to prepare them for secondary education. For families or community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the official website at [farmingdaleschools.org](http://www.farmingdaleschools.org) serves as the primary resource for engagement and communication.
The school operates under the broader umbrella of the Farmingdale school system, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular involvement. By leveraging the resources of the larger district, Howitt Middle School provides students with access to a variety of programs designed to prepare them for secondary education. For families or community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the official website at [farmingdaleschools.org](http://www.farmingdaleschools.org) serves as the primary resource for engagement and communication.
1,199
Total Students
128.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 672 |
| Hispanic | 333 |
| Black | 77 |
| Asian | 66 |
| Two or More | 39 |
| American Indian | 10 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White672 (56.0 %)
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Hispanic333 (27.8 %)
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Black77 (6.4 %)
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Asian66 (5.5 %)
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Two or More39 (3.3 %)
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American Indian10 (0.8 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (516)434-5410 |
| Website: | http://www.farmingdaleschools.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 1,199 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 128.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 305 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 23 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
375
Grade 7
397
Grade 8
422
Ungraded
5
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 375 |
| Grade 7 | 397 |
| Grade 8 | 422 |
| Ungraded | 5 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 574 | 47.9% |
| Male | 625 | 52.1% |
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