Serving 682 students in grades 6-8, Wantagh Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Wantagh Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wantagh Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Wantagh Middle School is ranked #1471 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Wantagh Middle School?
682 students attend Wantagh Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Wantagh Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wantagh Middle School?
Wantagh Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wantagh Middle School offer ?
Wantagh Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wantagh Middle School part of?
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