Enrollment
428
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Malverne, NY
Howard T Herber Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Howard T Herber Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361821001641
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard T Herber Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Malverne · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard T Herber Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard T Herber Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Malverne, NY.
School address
District: Malverne Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361821001641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howard T Herber Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howard T Herber Middle School
Howard T Herber Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Malverne, New York, enrolling 428 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 428 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 924 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #65, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Malverne Union Free School District spends $32,965 per pupil, 25% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Malverne Union Free School District also operates Malverne Senior High School (628 students) and Maurice W Downing Primary School (382 students) alongside Howard T Herber Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Howard T Herber Middle School compares
Howard T Herber Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$32,965
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 42.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
White 18.2%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Howard T Herber Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Malverne Union Free School District, which includes Howard T Herber Middle School.
$32,965
Per student
+25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+99%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.1%
State 26.2%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Howard T Herber Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malverne Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maurice W Downing Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davison Avenue Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard T Herber Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~428 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Howard T Herber Middle School
How many students attend Howard T Herber Middle School?
Howard T Herber Middle School has 428 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Malverne, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard T Herber Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard T Herber Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard T Herber Middle School?
37.4% of students at Howard T Herber Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard T Herber Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Howard T Herber Middle School is African American at 42.5% of enrollment, in Malverne, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard T Herber Middle School?
Howard T Herber Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Howard T Herber Middle School rank among public schools in Malverne?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard T Herber Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Malverne, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Malverne on the city page.
Is Howard T Herber Middle School a good school?
Howard T Herber Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Malverne Union Free School District?
Besides Howard T Herber Middle School, Malverne Union Free School District also operates Malverne Senior High School (628 students), Maurice W Downing Primary School (382 students), and Davison Avenue Intermediate School (370 students). See the Malverne Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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