Serving 786 students in grades 5-8, H B Mattlin Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 786 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H B Mattlin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
H B Mattlin Middle School's student population of 786 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
786 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
School Rankings
H B Mattlin Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H B Mattlin Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
62%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H B Mattlin Middle School's ranking?
H B Mattlin Middle School is ranked #288 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are H B Mattlin Middle School often compared to?
H B Mattlin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend H B Mattlin Middle School?
786 students attend H B Mattlin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of H B Mattlin Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H B Mattlin Middle School?
H B Mattlin Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does H B Mattlin Middle School offer ?
H B Mattlin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is H B Mattlin Middle School part of?
H B Mattlin Middle School is part of Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District.
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