Wantagh Middle School
Wantagh, NY · Wantagh Union Free School District · Grades 6-8
196th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 75%▼ Declining
Wantagh Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Wantagh Middle School 196th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 75% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2019 to 75th in 2025 — declining.
Wantagh Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Wantagh Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 648 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.6% | 82.6% | ▼ 10.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 9.6% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 4.6% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 2.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Wantagh Middle School
Typical home value $810K in zip 11793 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Wantagh Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Jonas E Salk Middle SchoolLevittown Union Free School District · 1 mi away249th of 781
ELA 53% · Math 75% - 8Seaford Middle SchoolSeaford Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away219th of 781
ELA 59% · Math 75% - 7Wisdom Lane Middle SchoolLevittown Union Free School District · 2.1 mi away243rd of 781
ELA 55% · Math 74% - 9Grand Avenue Middle SchoolBellmore-Merrick Central High School District · 2.1 mi away124th of 781
ELA 67% · Math 84% - 8Island Trees Middle SchoolIsland Trees Union Free School District · 2.4 mi away232nd of 781
ELA 63% · Math 69% - 10Woodland Middle SchoolEast Meadow Union Free School District · 2.7 mi away67th of 781
ELA 64% · Math 100% - 9Merrick Avenue Middle SchoolBellmore-Merrick Central High School District · 2.7 mi away92nd of 781
ELA 72% · Math 87% - 9Shore Road SchoolBellmore Union Free School District · 2.8 mi away147th of 781
ELA 69% · Math 78%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Wantagh Middle School in?
Wantagh Middle School is part of the Wantagh Union Free School District district in Wantagh, New York.
Is Wantagh Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wantagh Middle School 196th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Wantagh Middle School?
White 83%, Hispanic 10%, Two or more races 5%, Asian 3% (648 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wantagh Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11793 is $810K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.