Farmingdale School District
The latest test results, enrollments, budgets, spending, and data on teachers, graduates, and class size.
Schools in district
6 SCHOOLS
Albany Avenue Elementary School101 Albany Ave, North Massapequa, NY 11758-2199
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School25 Mill Ln, Farmingdale, NY 11735-5505
Northside Elementary School55 Powell Pl, Farmingdale, NY 11735-1997
Woodward Parkway Elementary School95 Woodward Pky, Farmingdale, NY 11735-5248
Howitt School70 Van Cott Ave, Farmingdale, NY 11735-3729
Farmingdale Senior High School150 Lincoln St, Farmingdale, NY 11735-5799
Test scores
Average meeting standards: 37.6%Levels 1 and 2 percentages represent those with failing grades; levels 3 and 4 represent passing grades.
| Subject | Grade | Tested | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Total passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 236 | 13.56% | 50.85% | 33.9% | 1.69% | 35.59% |
| English | 4 | 206 | 30.1% | 34.95% | 28.64% | 6.31% | 34.95% |
| English | 5 | 199 | 37.69% | 36.68% | 16.08% | 9.55% | 25.63% |
| English | 6 | 123 | 34.96% | 22.76% | 20.33% | 21.95% | 42.28% |
| English | 7 | 110 | 30% | 31.82% | 28.18% | 10% | 38.18% |
| English | 8 | 90 | 34.44% | 31.11% | 23.33% | 11.11% | 34.44% |
| Math | 3 | 240 | 21.67% | 30.42% | 34.17% | 13.75% | 47.92% |
| Math | 4 | 215 | 21.4% | 26.05% | 33.02% | 19.53% | 52.56% |
| Math | 5 | 200 | 30% | 28% | 27% | 15% | 42% |
| Math | 6 | 120 | 20% | 28.33% | 39.17% | 12.5% | 51.67% |
| Math | 7 | 113 | 19.47% | 34.51% | 34.51% | 11.5% | 46.02% |
| Math | 8 | 41 | 68.29% | 31.71% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Levels 1 and 2 percentages represent those with failing grades; levels 3 and 4 represent passing grades.
| Subject | Grade | Tested | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Total passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 217 | 26.27% | 34.1% | 38.25% | 1.38% | 39.63% |
| English | 4 | 172 | 16.86% | 38.37% | 36.63% | 8.14% | 44.77% |
| English | 5 | 136 | 27.21% | 46.32% | 23.53% | 2.94% | 26.47% |
| English | 6 | 130 | 31.54% | 42.31% | 16.15% | 10% | 26.15% |
| English | 7 | 94 | 29.79% | 34.04% | 25.53% | 10.64% | 36.17% |
| English | 8 | 86 | 17.44% | 37.21% | 29.07% | 16.28% | 45.35% |
| Math | 3 | 216 | 18.52% | 32.41% | 27.78% | 21.3% | 49.07% |
| Math | 4 | 171 | 14.62% | 32.75% | 29.24% | 23.39% | 52.63% |
| Math | 5 | 130 | 18.46% | 25.38% | 36.15% | 20% | 56.15% |
| Math | 6 | 107 | 20.56% | 35.51% | 25.23% | 18.69% | 43.93% |
| Math | 7 | 89 | 29.21% | 31.46% | 30.34% | 8.99% | 39.33% |
| Math | 8 | 32 | 56.25% | 40.63% | 3.13% | 0% | 3.13% |
Levels 1 and 2 percentages represent those with failing grades; levels 3 and 4 represent passing grades.
| Subject | Grade | Tested | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Total passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 186 | 15.05% | 42.47% | 41.94% | 0.54% | 42.47% |
| English | 4 | 136 | 26.47% | 34.56% | 31.62% | 7.35% | 38.97% |
| English | 5 | 146 | 36.99% | 34.93% | 24.66% | 3.42% | 28.08% |
| English | 6 | 121 | 29.75% | 42.15% | 20.66% | 7.44% | 28.1% |
| English | 7 | 105 | 21.9% | 42.86% | 24.76% | 10.48% | 35.24% |
| English | 8 | 104 | 28.85% | 36.54% | 24.04% | 10.58% | 34.62% |
| Math | 3 | 172 | 10.47% | 32.56% | 34.3% | 22.67% | 56.98% |
| Math | 4 | 133 | 17.29% | 25.56% | 35.34% | 21.8% | 57.14% |
| Math | 5 | 141 | 24.11% | 26.24% | 35.46% | 14.18% | 49.65% |
| Math | 6 | 108 | 20.37% | 35.19% | 23.15% | 21.3% | 44.44% |
| Math | 7 | 104 | 28.85% | 35.58% | 26.92% | 8.65% | 35.58% |
| Math | 8 | 37 | 72.97% | 24.32% | 2.7% | 0% | 2.7% |
Class sizes
Average: 22.56Taxes and spending
Budgeted spending: $162,299,331| 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted spending | $162,299,331 | $165,707,424 | 2.1% |
| School tax levy | $120,240,900 | $123,823,161 | 2.98% |
| School enrollment | 5,738 | 5,614 | -2.16% |
| Reserve fund balance | $28,794,352 | $22,029,596 | -23.49% |
| Appropriated fund balance | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | 0% |
| Undesignated fund balance | $6,491,973 | $6,628,297 | 2.1% |
| Undesignated fund as a percent of total budget | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted spending | $158,880,867 | $162,299,331 | 2.15% |
| School tax levy | $119,255,708 | $120,240,900 | 0.83% |
| School enrollment | 5,765 | 5,738 | -0.47% |
| Reserve fund balance | $28,573,893 | $28,678,541 | 0.37% |
| Appropriated fund balance | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | 0% |
| Undesignated fund balance | $6,355,235 | $6,491,973 | 2.15% |
| Undesignated fund as a percent of total budget | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted spending | $157,357,708 | $158,880,867 | 0.97% |
| School tax levy | $119,056,937 | $119,255,708 | 0.17% |
| School enrollment | 5,821 | 5,765 | -0.96% |
| Reserve fund balance | $27,873,917 | $27,373,917 | -1.79% |
| Appropriated fund balance | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | 0% |
| Undesignated fund balance | $6,294,308 | $6,355,235 | 0.97% |
| Undesignated fund as a percent of total budget | 4.00% | 4.00% |
Staff salaries
Highest: $269,875| Title | Latest salary | Benefits | Other | Total compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Director - Technology/Info Services | $180,000 | $0 | $0 | $180,000 |
| Superintendent of Schools | $269,875 | $68,251 | $21,100 | $359,226 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Business | $195,386 | $61,167 | $8,150 | $264,703 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum | $195,386 | $33,719 | $8,150 | $237,255 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources | $195,386 | $61,167 | $8,150 | $264,703 |
| Director - Operations | $139,150 | $0 | $0 | $139,150 |
| Chairperson - Special Education | $158,820 | $0 | $0 | $158,820 |
| Director - Special Education | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Director - Social Studies | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Director - Science/Health | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Director - Math | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Director - Art/Music | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Director - Integrated Academic And Technical Studi | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Director - Physical Education | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Director - Guidance/Social Work | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Assistant Principal - Elementary | $163,112 | $0 | $0 | $163,112 |
| Assistant Principal - Secondary | $165,978 | $0 | $0 | $165,978 |
| Principal - Elementary | $173,135 | $0 | $0 | $173,135 |
| Principal - Secondary | $178,861 | $0 | $0 | $178,861 |
| Administrative Director - Elementary Education | $180,000 | $0 | $0 | $180,000 |
| Director - English/Reading/Enl | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Title | Latest salary | Benefits | Other | Total compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director - Special Education | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Director - Integrated Academic And Technical Studi | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Director - Art/Music | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Director - ELA/Reading | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Director - Elementary Instruction | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Director - Instructional Technology/Library | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Director - Math | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Director - Science/Health | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Director - Social Studies/Esl | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Chairperson - Special Education | $158,820 | $0 | $0 | $158,820 |
| Chairperson - Psychologist | $158,820 | $0 | $0 | $158,820 |
| Manager - Information Services | $142,507 | $0 | $0 | $142,507 |
| Director - Physical Education | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Director - Guidance/Social Work | $160,251 | $0 | $0 | $160,251 |
| Director - Operations | $139,150 | $0 | $0 | $139,150 |
| Assistant Principal - Elementary | $163,112 | $0 | $0 | $163,112 |
| Principal - Elementary | $173,135 | $0 | $0 | $173,135 |
| Assistant Principal - Secondary | $165,978 | $0 | $0 | $165,978 |
| Principal - Secondary | $175,999 | $0 | $0 | $175,999 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Business | $195,386 | $61,909 | $8,150 | $265,445 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum | $195,386 | $36,752 | $8,150 | $240,288 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Administration | $195,386 | $55,244 | $14,150 | $264,780 |
| Superintendent of Schools | $269,875 | $70,464 | $21,100 | $361,439 |
| Title | Latest salary | Benefits | Other | Total compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director - Special Education | $152,529 | $0 | $0 | $152,529 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Administration | $185,971 | $56,479 | $14,150 | $256,600 |
| Director - Physical Education | $152,529 | $0 | $0 | $152,529 |
| Director - Guidance/Social Work | $152,529 | $0 | $0 | $152,529 |
| Director - Operations | $132,445 | $0 | $0 | $132,445 |
| Assistant Principal - Elementary | $155,253 | $0 | $0 | $155,253 |
| Principal - Elementary | $164,792 | $0 | $0 | $164,792 |
| Assistant Principal - Secondary | $157,980 | $0 | $0 | $157,980 |
| Principal - Secondary | $167,518 | $0 | $0 | $167,518 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Business | $185,971 | $63,203 | $8,150 | $257,324 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum | $185,971 | $45,113 | $8,150 | $239,234 |
| Superintendent of Schools | $256,871 | $74,692 | $21,100 | $352,663 |
| Director - Integrated Academic And Technical Studi | $152,529 | $0 | $0 | $152,529 |
| Director - Art/Music | $152,529 | $0 | $0 | $152,529 |
| Director - ELA/Reading | $152,529 | $0 | $0 | $152,529 |
| Director - Elementary Instruction | $152,529 | $0 | $0 | $152,529 |
| Director - Instructional Technology/Library/Av | $152,529 | $0 | $0 | $152,529 |
| Director - Math | $152,529 | $0 | $0 | $152,529 |
| Director - Science/Health | $152,529 | $0 | $0 | $152,529 |
| Director - Social Studies/Esl | $152,529 | $0 | $0 | $152,529 |
| Chairperson - Special Education | $151,167 | $0 | $0 | $151,167 |
| Chairperson - Psychologist | $151,167 | $0 | $0 | $151,167 |
| Manager - Information Services | $135,640 | $0 | $0 | $135,640 |
Elections
Budget: $165,707,424| Budget | % change | Results | Board members | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $165,707,424 | 2.10% | Pass: 1,413-658 | Mario Espinosa (1,119), Anthony Giordano (1,299) and Kathy Lively (1,383), defeated Korin Cloghessy and Raymond J. Webb, Jr. A proposition authorizing an appropriation for the Farmingdale Youth Council passed, 1,522-536. | 3, at-large, 3 yrs |
| Budget | % change | Results | Board members | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $162,299,331 | 2.15% | Pass: 1,558-623 | John Capobianco (1,028), Ralph Morales (1,438) and Arlene Soete (1,410). A proposition spending up to $5 million from the capital reserve fund for bathroom reconstruction at various schools was approved, 1,685-492. A proposition authorizing Farmingdale Youth Council appropriation for 2017-18.was approved, 1,643-528. | 2 seats, 3 yrs |
| Budget | % change | Results | Board members | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $158,880,867 | 0.97% | Pass: 1,622-443 | Michael Goldberg (1,528) and Suzanne D'Amico (1,525) won seats. Proposition #2, which was to spend $1.5 million from reserves for a new roof at Northside Elementary School, passed 1,711-342. Proposition #3, which was to approve the 2016-2017 budget of the Farmingdale Youth Council, passed 1,682-392. | 2 seats, 3 yrs |
Contact information
Superintendent: John Lorentz
50 Van Cott Ave.
Farmingdale, NY 11735-3743
516-434-5100
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