Howitt School vs Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.7 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
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School
Farmingdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
592 students
| Measure | Howitt School Farmingdale, New York | Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School Farmingdale, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 785 | #1285 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3431 of 15,369 | #23208 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,180 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 1,180 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| city | Farmingdale | Farmingdale |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howitt School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 52.8).
- •Howitt School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Howitt School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Howitt School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 41.9%).
- •Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.3).
- •Howitt School is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 592.
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 Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Howitt School ranks higher (69.6 vs 52.8 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 Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Farmingdale and Farmingdale in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howitt School: 1,180. Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howitt School and Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School rank in New York?
Howitt School is 210th of 785 and Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School is 1285th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).