PORT JERVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
PORT JERVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PORT JERVIS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PORT JERVIS, NY with about 403 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th 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 39 teachers, PORT JERVIS 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.
PORT JERVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 118 E Main St in Port Jervis, New York, serves as a central component of the Port Jervis City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle-level education years. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging community involvement and personal growth.
In addition to its core academic programming, PORT JERVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL utilizes its official website, [pjschools.org](http://www.pjschools.org), as a primary communication hub for students, parents, and the local community. The district emphasizes transparency and connectivity, offering resources such as school calendars, faculty directories, and updates on district-wide initiatives. As part of the broader Port Jervis educational system, the middle school focuses on cultivating a supportive atmosphere that aligns with the district's overall mission of excellence in education and student success.
For more information, contact PORT JERVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL at (845) 858-3100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PORT JERVIS, NY 12771-2194
(845) 858-3100
http://www.pjschools.org
PORT JERVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PORT JERVIS, NY with about 403 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PORT JERVIS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 403
- Teachers:
- 39
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 403 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PORT JERVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.2%
- Black or African American
- 10.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.