Howitt School vs Plainedge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howitt School
Farmingdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,180 students
Plainedge Middle School
Bethpage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
661 students
| Measure | Howitt School Farmingdale, New York | Plainedge Middle School Bethpage, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #210 of 785 | #33 of 785 |
| National rank | #3431 of 15,369 | #295 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,180 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 1,180 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 12.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 78% |
| city | Farmingdale | Bethpage |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainedge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 69.6).
- •Plainedge Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 63%).
- •Plainedge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Plainedge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 27.8%).
- •Howitt School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.7).
- •Howitt School is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 661.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Howitt School better than Plainedge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Plainedge Middle School ranks higher (89.9 vs 69.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Howitt School and Plainedge Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Farmingdale and Bethpage in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howitt School: 1,180. Plainedge Middle School: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howitt School and Plainedge Middle School rank in New York?
Howitt School is 210th of 785 and Plainedge Middle School is 33rd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).