WANTAGH MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.wantaghschools.org

645 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

645

Total Students

61.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WANTAGH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	527
Hispanic	70
Black	2
Asian	24
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
527 (81.7%)
Hispanic
70 (10.9%)
Asian
24 (3.7%)
Two or More
21 (3.3%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WANTAGH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)679-6350
Website:	http://www.wantaghschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 207

Grade 7 200

Grade 8 235

Ungraded 3