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Farmingdale Union Free School District


At a glance
354thof 874 New York districts▼ 53
Better than 59% of New York districts
50 Van Cott Ave
Farmingdale, NY 11735-3742
·(516) 434-5100·All New York district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 59.5% of districts
6
Schools
5,180
Students
Top rankedAlbany Avenue Elementary School683rd of 2,445 New York elementary schools
Biggest riser
Howitt School up 42 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School 9 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
Summary:

The Farmingdale Union Free School District in New York consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 354 out of 874 school districts in the state and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district, Albany Avenue Elementary School consistently performs above the district and state averages on state assessments for English Language Arts and Math, with the highest proficiency rates among the elementary schools. Northside Elementary School also demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Math, where it exceeds the district and state averages across 3rd-5th grade. At the high school level, Farmingdale Senior High School has consistently high Regents exam pass rates, exceeding the district and state averages in subjects like Algebra II, English Language Arts, U.S. History, and Chemistry.

However, the district also shows some variability in performance, with some elementary schools, such as Woodward Parkway Elementary School and Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School, having more mixed results, with some grade levels and subjects lagging behind the district and state averages. Additionally, the district's only middle school, Howitt School, has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, indicating a need for further investigation and targeted interventions.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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