WANTAGH MIDDLE SCHOOL
WANTAGH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the WANTAGH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WANTAGH, NY with about 669 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 55 teachers, WANTAGH MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
WANTAGH MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 3299 Beltagh Ave in Wantagh, New York, serves as a vital component of the Wantagh Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the complexities of high school. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual curiosity and personal responsibility within its student body.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, WANTAGH MIDDLE SCHOOL places a strong emphasis on the "whole child" by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services. The school encourages community engagement and maintains a collaborative relationship between faculty, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific department programs, the district’s website at http://www.wantaghschools.org serves as a comprehensive resource.
For more information, contact WANTAGH MIDDLE SCHOOL at (516) 679-6350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WANTAGH, NY 11793-3396
(516) 679-6350
http://www.wantaghschools.org
WANTAGH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in WANTAGH, NY with about 669 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WANTAGH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 669
- Teachers:
- 55.52
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 669 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WANTAGH MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.5%
- Asian
- 3.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.