At a glance
Reported students
645
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
61.39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
645
Wantagh Middle School: 645 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
10.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 653
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Wantagh Middle School
Wantagh Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Wantagh. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Wantagh Union Free School District. NCES reports 645 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, close to the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.9%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wantagh Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 61.39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.7%
- Hispanic10.9%
- Black0.3%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Wantagh Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wantagh School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
672 reported students
Wantagh Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
826 reported students
Forest Lake School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
390 reported students
Mandalay School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
321 reported students
Public schools near Wantagh Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas E Salk Middle School Middle · Levittown Union Free School District | 06–08 | 899 | 1 mi |
| Seaford Middle School Middle · Seaford Union Free School District | 06–08 | 522 | 1.3 mi |
| Wisdom Lane Middle School Middle · Levittown Union Free School District | 06–08 | 765 | 2.1 mi |
| Grand Avenue Middle School Middle · Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District | 07–08 | 916 | 2.1 mi |
| Island Trees Middle School Middle · Island Trees Union Free School District | 05–08 | 725 | 2.4 mi |
| Woodland Middle School Middle · East Meadow Union Free School District | 06–08 | 1,141 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wantagh Middle School
What grades does Wantagh Middle School serve?
Wantagh Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Wantagh Union Free School District.
How many students attend Wantagh Middle School?
Wantagh Middle School reported 645 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 653 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wantagh Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 645 students and 61.39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wantagh Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wantagh Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wantagh Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wantagh Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
12.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wantagh Middle School in?
Wantagh Middle School is part of Wantagh Union Free School District, based in Wantagh, NY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wantagh Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jonas E Salk Middle School (1 mi), Seaford Middle School (1.3 mi), Wisdom Lane Middle School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.