Weldon E. Howitt Middle School
District: |
Farmingdale School District |
Address: |
70 Van Cott Ave Farmingdale, Ny 11735 |
Phone: |
(516) 752-6525 |
Grades: |
(grades 07 - 08)
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Students: |
1,585 |
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Type: |
Regular elementary and secondary schools |
Locale: |
Urban Fringe of Large City |
Average Rating: |
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Weldon E. Howitt Middle School is one of the education facilities the Farmingdale School District. Founded on beliefs, it is important for the home and school to work together to provide a quality education. Being committed to the goal of academic excellence and believe that the fundamental skills of all major content areas are of the highest priority in the education of our young people. Children’s self-esteem is the key to success in school and has created a safe and supportive environment that enhances a joy of learning for all our students. We have a very active and supportive PTA and parents are strongly encouraged to be partners in their children's education. Through collective efforts of teachers, parents, and the community, our goal is to build and enhance our pupil’s knowledge and self-esteem, to empower them to reach their highest potential.
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Weldon E. Howitt Middle School School Reviews 1 total |
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Date posted: |
September 27, 2007 |
Posted by: |
current student |
Rating: |
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Review: |
Howitt is the best school I have ever been the libaray is the best part. |
-- Student Info --
White, non-Hispanic: |
81% |
Hispanic: |
10% |
Black, non-Hispanic: |
6% |
Asian/Pacific Islander: |
3% |
American Indian: |
<1% |
Attendance rate: |
95% |
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program: |
15% |
IEP students: |
13% |
Migrant students: |
0% |
Limited English proficient: |
1% |
Student Suspensions / Year: |
36 |
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-- Staff Info --
School Head Principal: |
Luis Pena |
Full Time Principals: |
1 |
Full Time Assistant Principals: |
2 |
Full Time Teachers: |
130 |
Other Full Time Professional Campus Staff: |
13 |
Other Part Time Professional Campus Staff: |
1 |
Average years teaching total: |
13 |
Average years teaching in district: |
9 |
First-year teachers: |
2% |
Bachelor's degree: |
9% |
Master's degree: |
90% |
Doctorate degree: |
0% |
Students per teacher: |
12 |
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Student Academic Scores and Performance
Performance measurement: % meeting or exceeding standards |
Grade 6 |
Subject |
Year |
Performance |
English Language Arts |
2007 |
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77% |
English Language Arts |
2006 |
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68% |
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Math |
2007 |
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87% |
Math |
2006 |
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74% |
Grade 7 |
Subject |
Year |
Performance |
English Language Arts |
2007 |
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73% |
English Language Arts |
2006 |
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76% |
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Math |
2007 |
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83% |
Math |
2006 |
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75% |
Grade 8 |
Subject |
Year |
Performance |
English Language Arts |
2007 |
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74% |
English Language Arts |
2006 |
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70% |
English Language Arts |
2005 |
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69% |
English Language Arts |
2004 |
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67% |
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Math |
2007 |
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80% |
Math |
2006 |
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73% |
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