Howitt School vs Woodward Parkway Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.8 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
Woodward Parkway Elementary School
Farmingdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
815 students
| Measure | Howitt School Farmingdale, New York | Woodward Parkway Elementary School Farmingdale, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 785 | #895 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3431 of 15,369 | #15222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,180 | 815 |
| Enrollment | 1,180 | 815 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| city | Farmingdale | Farmingdale |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howitt School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 64.4).
- •Howitt School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Woodward Parkway Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Woodward Parkway Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 27.8%).
- •Howitt School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.8).
- •Howitt School is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 815.
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 Woodward Parkway Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Howitt School ranks higher (69.6 vs 64.4 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 Woodward Parkway Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Farmingdale and Farmingdale in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howitt School: 1,180. Woodward Parkway Elementary School: 815. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howitt School and Woodward Parkway Elementary School rank in New York?
Howitt School is 210th of 785 and Woodward Parkway Elementary School is 895th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).