Mandalay School

2667 Bayview Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mandalay School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mandalay School's student population of 285 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mandalay School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mandalay School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1105 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
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65-69%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mandalay School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mandalay School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mandalay School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
9%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mandalay School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
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White
84%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Mandalay School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mandalay School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mandalay School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mandalay School's ranking?
Mandalay School is ranked #1105 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Mandalay School?
285 students attend Mandalay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mandalay School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mandalay School?
Mandalay School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mandalay School offer ?
Mandalay School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mandalay School part of?
Mandalay School is part of Wantagh Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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