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.
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

Student Demographics for HOWITT SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White672
Hispanic333
Black77
Asian66
Two or More39
American Indian10
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    672 (56.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    333 (27.8 %)
  • Black
    77 (6.4 %)
  • Asian
    66 (5.5 %)
  • Two or More
    39 (3.3 %)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HOWITT SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 6375
Grade 7397
Grade 8422
Ungraded5
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HOWITT SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female57447.9%
Male62552.1%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)