Wantagh School District
The latest test results, enrollments, budgets, spending, and data on teachers, graduates, and class size.
Schools in district
5 SCHOOLSTest scores
Average meeting standards: 66.12%Levels 1 and 2 percentages represent those with failing grades; levels 3 and 4 represent passing grades.
| Subject | Grade | Tested | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Total passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 113 | 3.54% | 31.86% | 56.64% | 7.96% | 64.6% |
| English | 4 | 104 | 5.77% | 19.23% | 50.96% | 24.04% | 75% |
| English | 5 | 90 | 16.67% | 31.11% | 34.44% | 17.78% | 52.22% |
| English | 6 | 91 | 21.98% | 26.37% | 21.98% | 29.67% | 51.65% |
| English | 7 | 56 | 12.5% | 41.07% | 33.93% | 12.5% | 46.43% |
| English | 8 | 86 | 8.14% | 32.56% | 29.07% | 30.23% | 59.3% |
| Math | 3 | 107 | 7.48% | 23.36% | 41.12% | 28.04% | 69.16% |
| Math | 4 | 110 | 4.55% | 19.09% | 35.45% | 40.91% | 76.36% |
| Math | 5 | 89 | 13.48% | 10.11% | 34.83% | 41.57% | 76.4% |
| Math | 6 | 84 | 10.71% | 22.62% | 38.1% | 28.57% | 66.67% |
| Math | 7 | 53 | 3.77% | 9.43% | 47.17% | 39.62% | 86.79% |
| Math | 8 | 45 | 4.44% | 26.67% | 44.44% | 24.44% | 68.89% |
Levels 1 and 2 percentages represent those with failing grades; levels 3 and 4 represent passing grades.
| Subject | Grade | Tested | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Total passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 83 | 8.43% | 20.48% | 57.83% | 13.25% | 71.08% |
| English | 4 | 94 | 4.26% | 19.15% | 39.36% | 37.23% | 76.6% |
| English | 5 | 60 | 16.67% | 21.67% | 46.67% | 15% | 61.67% |
| English | 6 | 88 | 7.95% | 46.59% | 26.14% | 19.32% | 45.45% |
| English | 7 | 78 | 7.69% | 25.64% | 47.44% | 19.23% | 66.67% |
| English | 8 | 69 | 7.25% | 34.78% | 47.83% | 10.14% | 57.97% |
| Math | 3 | 85 | 3.53% | 21.18% | 30.59% | 44.71% | 75.29% |
| Math | 4 | 97 | 7.22% | 10.31% | 36.08% | 46.39% | 82.47% |
| Math | 5 | 61 | 4.92% | 22.95% | 40.98% | 31.15% | 72.13% |
| Math | 6 | 80 | 2.5% | 15% | 38.75% | 43.75% | 82.5% |
| Math | 7 | 76 | 3.95% | 23.68% | 50% | 22.37% | 72.37% |
| Math | 8 | 56 | 7.14% | 44.64% | 46.43% | 1.79% | 48.21% |
Levels 1 and 2 percentages represent those with failing grades; levels 3 and 4 represent passing grades.
| Subject | Grade | Tested | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Total passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 111 | 7.21% | 16.22% | 53.15% | 23.42% | 76.58% |
| English | 4 | 66 | 15.15% | 22.73% | 39.39% | 22.73% | 62.12% |
| English | 5 | 102 | 9.8% | 23.53% | 45.1% | 21.57% | 66.67% |
| English | 6 | 91 | 18.68% | 34.07% | 23.08% | 24.18% | 47.25% |
| English | 7 | 80 | 8.75% | 51.25% | 33.75% | 6.25% | 40% |
| English | 8 | 87 | 8.05% | 40.23% | 32.18% | 19.54% | 51.72% |
| Math | 3 | 105 | 1.9% | 16.19% | 25.71% | 56.19% | 81.9% |
| Math | 4 | 65 | 13.85% | 20% | 24.62% | 41.54% | 66.15% |
| Math | 5 | 95 | 5.26% | 10.53% | 30.53% | 53.68% | 84.21% |
| Math | 6 | 88 | 1.14% | 25% | 25% | 48.86% | 73.86% |
| Math | 7 | 72 | 5.56% | 23.61% | 50% | 20.83% | 70.83% |
| Math | 8 | 62 | 11.29% | 56.45% | 30.65% | 1.61% | 32.26% |
Class sizes
Average: 22.89Taxes and spending
Budgeted spending: $76,872,623| 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted spending | $76,872,623 | $77,953,532 | 1.41% |
| School tax levy | $56,177,911 | $57,763,782 | 2.82% |
| School enrollment | 2,914 | 2,856 | -1.99% |
| Reserve fund balance | $5,195,114 | $4,916,081 | -5.37% |
| Appropriated fund balance | $2,048,000 | $1,640,000 | -19.92% |
| Undesignated fund balance | $3,074,456 | $3,116,742 | 1.38% |
| Undesignated fund as a percent of total budget | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted spending | $76,204,655 | $76,872,623 | 0.88% |
| School tax levy | $55,954,095 | $56,177,911 | 0.4% |
| School enrollment | 2,996 | 2,953 | -1.44% |
| Reserve fund balance | $8,190,675 | $7,969,745 | -2.7% |
| Appropriated fund balance | $2,580,000 | $2,048,000 | -20.62% |
| Undesignated fund balance | $3,048,186 | $3,074,904 | 0.88% |
| Undesignated fund as a percent of total budget | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | Percent Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted spending | $75,711,069 | $76,204,655 | 0.65% |
| School tax levy | $56,053,692 | $55,954,095 | -0.18% |
| School enrollment | 3,058 | 2,996 | -2.03% |
| Reserve fund balance | $9,597,290 | $10,500,419 | 9.41% |
| Appropriated fund balance | $2,780,000 | $2,580,000 | 7.19% |
| Undesignated fund balance | $3,028,441 | $3,048,186 | 0.65% |
| Undesignated fund as a percent of total budget | 4.00% | 4.00% |
Staff salaries
Highest: $235,000| Title | Latest salary | Benefits | Other | Total compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | $180,668 | $0 | $0 | $180,668 |
| Asst Principal | $161,174 | $0 | $0 | $161,174 |
| Supervisor | $153,275 | $0 | $0 | $153,275 |
| Director | $152,945 | $0 | $0 | $152,945 |
| Asst Superintendent for Instruction | $189,000 | $52,577 | $5,000 | $246,577 |
| Asst Superintendent for Business | $185,640 | $40,523 | $5,000 | $231,163 |
| Superintendent of Schools | $235,000 | $57,752 | $5,000 | $297,752 |
| Title | Latest salary | Benefits | Other | Total compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | $140,944 | $0 | $0 | $140,944 |
| Supervisor | $130,962 | $0 | $0 | $130,962 |
| Director | $130,962 | $0 | $0 | $130,962 |
| Assistant Principal | $130,956 | $0 | $0 | $130,956 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Business | $182,000 | $41,571 | $4,000 | $227,571 |
| Assistant Superintendent for Instruction | $181,000 | $52,744 | $4,000 | $237,744 |
| Superintendent of Schools | $240,000 | $61,138 | $4,000 | $305,138 |
| Title | Latest salary | Benefits | Other | Total compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superintendent of Schools | $228,000 | $61,454 | $4,000 | $293,454 |
| Supervisor | $141,593 | $0 | $0 | $141,593 |
| Director | $130,128 | $0 | $0 | $130,128 |
| Asst Principal | $143,055 | $0 | $0 | $143,055 |
| Principal | $134,000 | $0 | $0 | $134,000 |
| Asst Superintendent for Business | $171,360 | $52,498 | $2,000 | $225,858 |
| Asst Superintendent for Curriculum | $175,280 | $53,075 | $2,000 | $230,355 |
Elections
Budget: $77,953,532| Budget | % change | Results | Board members | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $77,953,532 | 1.41% | Pass: 1,215-424 | Anthony Greco (1,270) was unopposed. A proposition establishing a $7.5 million capital reserve fund for safety and security enhancements and infrastructure improvements passed, 1,218-407. | 1, at-large, 3 yrs |
| Budget | % change | Results | Board members | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $76,872,623 | 0.88% | Pass: 1,888-441 | Adam Fisher (1,249) Liz Guber (1,341) | 2 seats, 3 yrs |
| Budget | % change | Results | Board members | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $76,204,655 | 0.65% | Pass: 1,937-390 | Incumbent candidates Kera McLoughlin (1,675) and Peter Mountanos (1,708) won re-election; Jean Quinn (894) lost. | 2 seats, 3 yrs |
Contact information
Superintendent: John Mcnamara
3301 Beltagh Ave.
Wantagh, NY 11793-3362
516-679-6300
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