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Best Schools in Farmingdale, NY
Farmingdale, NY has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,115 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 74%, so schools in Farmingdale underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Farmingdale, NY
The top high schools in Farmingdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plainedge Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainedge Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 845 Students
2. Farmingdale Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmingdale Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1703 Students
Best Middle Schools in Farmingdale, NY
The top middle schools in Farmingdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plainedge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainedge Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
2. Howitt School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmingdale Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1199 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Farmingdale, NY
The top elementary schools in Farmingdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmingdale Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
2. Albany Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmingdale Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 507 Students
3. Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmingdale Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 599 Students
4. John H West School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainedge Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
5. Woodward Parkway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmingdale Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 736 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Farmingdale, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Farmingdale, NY has a total population of 11,815 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Farmingdale, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Farmingdale, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Farmingdale, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Farmingdale, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Farmingdale, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Farmingdale, NY
How many schools are in Farmingdale, NY?
Farmingdale, NY has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,115 students in total.
How do schools in Farmingdale perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Farmingdale score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 74%, so on average schools in Farmingdale underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Farmingdale?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 84%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Farmingdale
5 of 5 schools in Farmingdale carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 5
All 5 public schools we grade in Farmingdale. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
- Northside Elementary School
- Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School
- Woodward Parkway Elementary School