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Wantagh Middle School

Summary:

Wantagh Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Wantagh Union Free School District, with a student population of 682. The school's predominantly White (82.84%) student body is located in Wantagh, New York.

Wantagh Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on academic measures, with students scoring above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math across all grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, 58.46% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 55.2%. In Math, 70.71% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 48.07%. The school also excels in Regents exams, with 100% proficiency rates in Algebra I and Earth Science, far exceeding the state averages of 64.62% and 64.99%, respectively.

Wantagh Middle School's strong academic performance is reflected in its consistent high ranking among New York middle schools, placing in the top 30% statewide. In 2022-2023, the school ranked 446 out of 1,500 New York middle schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This performance is generally higher than that of nearby middle schools, such as Woodland Middle School, Merrick Avenue Middle School, and Plainedge Middle School. However, the school's ranking for its special education and low socioeconomic status student subgroups is lower compared to the overall school ranking, indicating a need for additional support and resources for these students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3299 Beltagh Ave
       Wantagh, NY  11793-3396

(516) 679-6350

District: Wantagh Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
446th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,439 Help


Students who attend Wantagh Middle School usually attend:

High:    Wantagh Senior High School

Feeder schools for Wantagh Middle School:

Elementary:    Forest Lake School
    Mandalay School
    Wantagh School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  682

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.8%
Hispanic:
10.0%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.6% Help


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Compare Details Wantagh Middle School ranks better than 70.3% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.8%), Hispanic (10%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wantagh Middle School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wantagh Middle School is $21,439.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wantagh Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wantagh Middle School 446th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Wantagh Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Wantagh Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wantagh Union Free School District 232nd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wantagh Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Wantagh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.10 148th 1095 86.5%
2007 85.71 100th 1123 91.1%
2008 84.06 110th 1185 90.7%
2009 81.45 126th 1224 89.7%
2010 88.97 66th 1243 94.7%
2011 87.88 105th 1295 91.9%
2012 88.45 90th 1337 93.3%
2013 86.66 140th 1373 89.8%
2014 83.91 152nd 1401 89.2%
2015 86.19 133rd 1407 90.5%
2016 80.62 209th 1429 85.4%
2017 89.49 115th 1455 92.1%
2018 87.97 133rd 1438 90.8%
2019 78.56 256th 1439 82.2%
2021 66.91 330th 1242 73.4%
2022 66.09 414th 1479 72.0%
2023 66.26 446th 1500 70.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wantagh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.26 162nd 1170 86.2%
2019 69.82 168th 1139 85.3%
2022 52.31 431st 1283 66.4%
2023 55.71 416th 1307 68.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wantagh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.18 119th 1245 90.4%
2019 53.38 472nd 1241 62.0%
2021 38.29 558th 935 40.3%
2022 34.33 872nd 1306 33.2%
2023 47.44 620th 1288 51.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Wantagh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.32 94th 1353 93.1%
2019 85.43 162nd 1370 88.2%
2021 66.70 280th 1066 73.7%
2022 70.61 337th 1454 76.8%
2023 71.96 354th 1463 75.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Wantagh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.05 170th 1352 87.4%
2019 71.60 309th 1366 77.4%
2021 62.92 306th 1071 71.4%
2022 59.72 481st 1455 66.9%
2023 60.86 493rd 1464 66.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wantagh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.55 459th 943 51.3%
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Rank History for White students at Wantagh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.49 122nd 763 84.0%
2019 63.82 261st 716 63.5%
2021 50.56 292nd 614 52.4%
2022 52.48 343rd 748 54.1%
2023 56.03 341st 772 55.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wantagh Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 371 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1990 382 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1991 584 0 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1992 612 1 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1993 637 3 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1994 630 5 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1995 658 5 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1996 658 5 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1997 670 0 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 689
1998 656 0 11 15 0 n/a n/a 0 682
1999 698 0 13 19 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2000 686 0 13 16 0 n/a n/a 0 715
2001 721 0 16 19 0 n/a n/a 0 756
2002 741 0 19 16 0 n/a n/a 0 776
2003 741 0 19 16 0 n/a n/a 0 776
2004 793 0 18 6 0 n/a n/a 0 817
2005 795 2 21 19 0 n/a n/a 0 837
2006 843 3 20 16 0 n/a n/a 0 882
2007 886 4 18 22 0 n/a n/a 0 930
2008 919 2 17 19 0 n/a n/a 0 957
2009 921 1 16 22 0 n/a n/a 1 961
2010 890 0 21 20 0 n/a n/a 1 932
2011 881 3 21 0 0 0 2 0 907
2012 817 0 14 24 0 2 2 0 859
2013 783 1 9 30 0 2 2 0 827
2014 726 1 16 37 0 0 4 0 784
2015 680 2 13 45 0 0 6 0 746
2016 639 1 23 41 0 0 7 0 711
2017 623 2 22 37 0 0 9 0 693
2018 587 4 25 37 0 0 16 0 669
2019 570 5 18 50 0 1 20 0 664
2020 541 5 14 58 1 0 21 0 640
2021 554 7 13 60 3 0 17 0 654
2022 564 4 13 54 3 0 24 0 662
2023 565 3 14 68 3 0 29 0 682

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wantagh Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 378 34.3 11.0 n/a
1990 391 38.0 10.2 n/a
1991 595 41.6 14.3 n/a
1992 626 40.5 15.4 n/a
1993 656 42.7 15.4 n/a
1994 645 45.4 14.2 1.1
1995 674 43.8 15.4 2.2
1996 674 43.8 15.4 2.2
1997 689 44.5 15.5 2
1998 682 46.6 14.6 1.9
1999 730 48.2 15.1 0.4
2000 715 53.4 13.4 2
2001 756 57.4 13.2 1.6
2002 776 60.4 12.8 0.8
2003 776 60.4 12.8 0.8
2004 817 n/a n/a n/a
2005 837 59.5 14.1 1.1
2006 882 62.0 14.2 1.2
2007 930 68.4 13.6 1.6
2008 957 73.6 13.0 1.3
2009 961 71.9 13.4 1.4
2010 932 67.2 13.8 2.1
2011 907 64.2 14.1 2.4
2012 859 65.3 13.1 1.4
2013 827 64.1 12.8 2.1
2014 784 62.1 12.6 2.6
2015 746 54.0 13.8 5
2016 711 56.0 12.6 5.9
2017 693 57.8 11.9 7.8
2018 669 55.5 12.0 7.6
2019 664 53.2 12.4 7.8
2020 640 76.4 8.3 8.3
2021 654 62.0 10.5 5.7
2022 662 61.8 10.6 6.8
2023 682 64.4 10.5 7.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wantagh Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 378 34.3 11.0 n/a
1990 391 38.0 10.2 n/a
1991 595 41.6 14.3 n/a
1992 626 40.5 15.4 n/a
1993 656 42.7 15.4 n/a
1994 645 45.4 14.2 1.1
1995 674 43.8 15.4 2.2
1996 674 43.8 15.4 2.2
1997 689 44.5 15.5 2
1998 682 46.6 14.6 1.9
1999 730 48.2 15.1 0.4
2000 715 53.4 13.4 2
2001 756 57.4 13.2 1.6
2002 776 60.4 12.8 0.8
2003 776 60.4 12.8 0.8
2004 817 n/a n/a n/a
2005 837 59.5 14.1 1.1
2006 882 62.0 14.2 1.2
2007 930 68.4 13.6 1.6
2008 957 73.6 13.0 1.3
2009 961 71.9 13.4 1.4
2010 932 67.2 13.8 2.1
2011 907 64.2 14.1 2.4
2012 859 65.3 13.1 1.4
2013 827 64.1 12.8 2.1
2014 784 62.1 12.6 2.6
2015 746 54.0 13.8 5
2016 711 56.0 12.6 5.9
2017 693 57.8 11.9 7.8
2018 669 55.5 12.0 7.6
2019 664 53.2 12.4 7.8
2020 640 76.4 8.3 8.3
2021 654 62.0 10.5 5.7
2022 662 61.8 10.6 6.8
2023 682 64.4 10.5 7.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Wantagh Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.9%0.0%0.1%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%
201499.6%0.1%0.3%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201599.3%0.5%0.1%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201698.5%0.7%0.1%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201799.4%0.1%0.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%
201898.8%0.2%0.2%100.0%99.9%99.9%99.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201998.9%0.0%0.0%99.7%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.5%99.8%99.5%
202099.2%0.0%99.5%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.5%99.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wantagh Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $275 (1.5%) $18,128 (98.5%) $18,403
2020 $367 (1.8%) $19,843 (98.2%) $20,210
2021 $464 (2.4%) $18,925 (97.6%) $19,389
2022 $592 (3.0%) $19,072 (97.0%) $19,663
2023 $517 (2.4%) $20,922 (97.6%) $21,439

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wantagh Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 256th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 446th of 1500 Middle schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wantagh Middle School)5247.6
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wantagh Union Free School District)5247.6
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Wantagh Middle School)6870.7
 2.7%
   6th Grade Math (Wantagh Union Free School District)6770.7
 3.7%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wantagh Middle School)4743.2
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wantagh Union Free School District)4743.2
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Wantagh Middle School)8769.1
 17.9%
   7th Grade Math (Wantagh Union Free School District)8769.1
 17.9%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wantagh Middle School)6058.5
 1.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wantagh Union Free School District)5958.5
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Wantagh Middle School)7057.1
 12.9%
   8th Grade Math (Wantagh Union Free School District)6857.1
 10.9%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Wantagh Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Wantagh Union Free School District)92.992.5
 0.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Earth Science (Wantagh Middle School)100100
   End of Course Earth Science (Wantagh Union Free School District)85.484.2
 1.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students664682
 2.7%
African American53
 40%
American Indian03
Asian1814
 22.2%
Hispanic5068
 36%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White570565
 0.9%
Two or More Races2029
 45%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.8%7.6%
 0.2%

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Wantagh Middle School ranks 446th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Wantagh Middle School usually go on to attend Wantagh Senior High School

Students at Wantagh Middle School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 682 students attended Wantagh Middle School.


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