Serving 275 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 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mandalay School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mandalay School's student population of 275 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mandalay School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mandalay School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1040 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
87%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mandalay School's ranking?
Mandalay School is ranked #1040 out of 4,093 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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Mandalay School?
275 students attend Mandalay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mandalay School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mandalay School?
Mandalay School has a student ration of 13:1, 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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