Jonas E Salk Middle School vs Wantagh Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jonas E Salk Middle School
Levittown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
899 students
Wantagh Middle School
Wantagh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students
| Measure | Jonas E Salk Middle School Levittown, New York | Wantagh Middle School Wantagh, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #105 of 785 | #92 of 785 |
| National rank | #1122 of 15,369 | #856 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 899 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 899 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 81% |
| city | Levittown | Wantagh |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wantagh Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 82.4).
- •Wantagh Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 69%).
- •Jonas E Salk Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •Wantagh Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 23.7%).
- •Wantagh Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 10.8).
- •Jonas E Salk Middle School is the larger school with 899 students compared with 645.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jonas E Salk Middle School better than Wantagh Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wantagh Middle School ranks higher (84.3 vs 82.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jonas E Salk Middle School and Wantagh Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Levittown and Wantagh in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jonas E Salk Middle School: 899. Wantagh Middle School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jonas E Salk Middle School and Wantagh Middle School rank in New York?
Jonas E Salk Middle School is 105th of 785 and Wantagh Middle School is 92nd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).