Weldon E. Howitt Middle School

Weldon E. Howitt Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
70 Van Cott Ave,  Farmingdale, NY
Farmingdale Union Free School District
1.0
4.8
1,249 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Luis Pena
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
45%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
127
Full Time Teachers
127
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
9%
State Average
13%
Math
14%
State Average
20%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
315:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
51.9%
Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Economically disadvantaged
41.5%
Hispanic
29.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.5%
Black
7.4%
Limited English proficient
3.1%
Two or more races
3.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
1.0 4 Reviews
1.0 Sophomore
1/6/2024
one of the worse experiences of my life. i came from a tramatic backround when i moved to farmingdale, only for howitt to make it worse. the teachers treat their students like they are some random person on the street, the school is not consistent with anything, 100% racist. the deans favorited the kids who would get into trouble and have their back meanwhile if a child who didnt intentionally want to get into trouble, got in trouble, they are already labeled as a bad kid. teachers? if it were up to me id fire all of them and give their position to people who genuinely need it rather than having teachers who can care less about the people around them. a young girl in 8th grade got touched by a gym teacher. absolutely disgusting. its surprising since the school district is all about being a " daler " and a "family" when all they do is traumatize kids. cant forget about the fact that they treat kids who have anxiety, adhd, or bipolar like they are crazy in the head.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/10/2024
HelloI am truly surprised on the low score for Howitt Middle School. My daughter started in Fall of 2023. We find almost all of the teachers to be amazing and engaging. They all put extra time into their work and time with their students. They have an amazing ICT program that goes above and beyond....
5.0 parent
11/10/2021
This year was my son's first year in HMS for 6th grade. From what he told me, this school seems like a great environment for students. The teachers are all very nice, no bullying, great leadership, and my son already made a lot of new friends. Overall, 10/10. Great school, would recommend.
5.0 parent
10/1/2021
My three children were in the Horizon Program and got the best education in Farmingdale Schools. Their education helped them achieve their goals as professionals today earning a great living. They were taught structure, discipline and responsibility.
4.0 parent
5/10/2016
This is my daughter's first year (2016) at Howitt and she has transitioned as well as can be expected. She is in the Horizons program (advanced academic program) and has been maintaining a high honor roll GPA throughout the year. She is part of the school orchestra and chamber orchestra as well atte...

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Weldon E. Howitt Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Farmingdale, NY, in the Farmingdale neighborhood, and is served by the Farmingdale Union Free School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,249 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Weldon E. Howitt Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $767,829. Discover additional schools in the area, like Farmingdale Senior High School, Bethpage Senior High School, Island Trees High School, and more. Learn more about what Farmingdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Weldon E. Howitt Middle School.

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