Wantagh Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wantagh, New York 11793 · Wantagh Union Free School District
#92 of 785 middle schools in New York
#856 of 15,369 nationally
About Wantagh Middle School
Wantagh Middle School is a public middle located in Wantagh, in the Wantagh Union Free School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 645 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 84.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 92nd of 785 ranked middle schools in New York. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (60th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 645.
There are 6 schools in Wantagh; Wantagh Middle School ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)81%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)12.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wantagh Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wantagh Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wantagh Senior High School
Wantagh · Public high · Grades 9–12
826 students · 174 m away
Forest Lake School
Wantagh · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
390 students · 854 m away
Wantagh School
Wantagh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students · 1.3 km away
Saw Mill Road School
North Bellmore · Public elementary · Grades K–6
700 students · 1.4 km away
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School
Levittown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,295 students · 1.6 km away
Jonas E Salk Middle School
Levittown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
899 students · 1.6 km away
Seaford Senior High School
Seaford · Public high · Grades 9–12
650 students · 1.6 km away
Lee Road School
Wantagh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students · 1.6 km away
Seaford Middle School
Seaford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
522 students · 2.0 km away
Gardiners Avenue School
Levittown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
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646 students
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646 students
Nyack Middle School
Nyack · Public middle · Grades 6–8
644 students
Woodmere Middle School
Hewlett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
644 students
Ichabod Crane Middle School
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North Shore Middle School
Glen Head · Public middle · Grades 6–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wantagh Middle School a good school?
Wantagh Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 84.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #92 of 785 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wantagh Middle School rank in New York?
Wantagh Middle School ranks #92 of 785 middle schools in New York and #856 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wantagh Middle School?
Wantagh Middle School had 645 students in 2025.
Is Wantagh Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Wantagh Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wantagh Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wantagh Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.