Serving 783 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 783 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%)
- Attendance Zone: H B Mattlin Middle School serves a central area in Plainview, NY, covering approximately 5.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3 miles from the school.
- 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 783 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
783 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
30%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Orange
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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?
783 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, 30% of students are Asian, 6% 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.
School Reviews
Review H B Mattlin Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
