H.B. Mattlin Middle School in Plainview, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

H.B. Mattlin Middle School is a suburban public school in Plainview, New York that is part of Plainview-old Bethpage Ctl SD. It serves 771 students in grades 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.8:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 5 - 8

771 Students

56 Teachers

100 Washington Ave

Plainview, NY 11803 View local requests

https://www.pobschools.org/hbmms

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

H.B. Mattlin Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Maltese

Ms. Sala

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H.B. Mattlin Middle School Demographics

13%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

35%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

H.B. Mattlin Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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