DRYDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

DRYDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DRYDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in DRYDEN, NY with about 349 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 9th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, DRYDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DRYDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 118 Freeville Road in Dryden, New York, serves as a central hub for student development within the Dryden Central School District. As a transition point between elementary and high school, the middle school focuses on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional maturity. The school typically caters to students in grades 6 through 8, providing a structured yet supportive environment designed to help young adolescents navigate the challenges of their formative years through a diverse curriculum and extracurricular offerings.

The school emphasizes community engagement and educational transparency, as evidenced by its integration with the district’s communication platforms. By leveraging tools like SchoolLoop, DRYDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL facilitates strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents, ensuring that academic progress and school events are easily accessible. Dedicated to the success of its local community, the institution strives to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to become responsible, inquisitive learners.

For more information, contact DRYDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL at (607) 844-8694 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

118 FREEVILLE RD
DRYDEN, NY 13053-0088
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DRYDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DRYDEN, NY with about 349 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
349
Teachers:
33.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 349 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DRYDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
88.3%
Two or more races
6.0%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
Black or African American
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.3%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.