Photo: Infrastorian · Public domainFarmingdale’s public schools outscore 68% of New York districts
On the state math tests, 56% of Farmingdale’s students scored proficient, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Farmingdale, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 68% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Farmingdale’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 547 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Farmingdale’s, its schools beat 57%, lower than their 68% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 48% and math 56% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $35,980 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Howitt School, then Farmingdale Senior High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Farmingdale’s grade
B+: better than 68% of New York school districts, #205 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Farmingdale, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Farmingdale
Howitt School
Grades 6–8 · 1,180 students · 9:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Farmingdale
Howitt School
Grades 6–8 · 1,180 students · 9:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Farmingdale
Howitt School
Grades 6–8 · 1,180 students · 9:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Farmingdale
Farmingdale Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,704 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Farmingdale
Farmingdale Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,704 students · 11:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Farmingdale
Farmingdale Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,704 students · 11:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Farmingdale
Farmingdale Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,704 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Farmingdale’s public schools are run by Farmingdale Union Free School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Farmingdale vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Farmingdale’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale | B+ | Farmingdale Union Free |
Every school in Farmingdale
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Farmingdale’s schools
Are Farmingdale’s schools good?
By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Farmingdale children attend outscore 68% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #205 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 57%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Farmingdale in?
Farmingdale Union Free School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 5,180 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do Farmingdale kids go to high school?
Farmingdale Senior High School, with 1,704 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Farmingdale’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Farmingdale Union Free School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Farmingdale spend per student?
$35,980 in Farmingdale Union Free School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Farmingdale families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.