FELIX FESTA ACHIEVEMENT MIDDLE SCHOOL

FELIX FESTA ACHIEVEMENT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WEST NYACK, NY with about 590 students. Student demographics can be found below. 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 50 teachers, FELIX FESTA ACHIEVEMENT MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Felix Festa Middle School, located in West Nyack, New York, is a significant educational institution within the Clarkstown Central School District. Known for its scale, it serves as the primary middle school experience for the district’s sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students. The school is structured into distinct "houses," a pedagogical approach designed to foster a smaller, more personalized community feel within a large school environment, allowing students to build stronger relationships with both their peers and their teachers.

Academically, Felix Festa emphasizes a comprehensive middle school curriculum that balances core subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with a wide variety of elective and enrichment opportunities. The school is committed to supporting the developmental transition of early adolescence, providing numerous extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that encourage student engagement, leadership, and social-emotional growth. Through its partnership with the Clarkstown Central School District, the school aims to prepare students for the academic rigor of high school while cultivating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.

For more information, contact FELIX FESTA ACHIEVEMENT MIDDLE SCHOOL at (845) 624-3969 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.