GOWANA MIDDLE SCHOOL

GOWANA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in CLIFTON PARK, NY with about 751 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, GOWANA MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

GOWANA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8, located in Clifton Park, New York. As a key component of the Shenendehowa Central School District, the school is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body during the critical middle school years. The curriculum is designed to be rigorous while fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school, emphasizing both core subject mastery and the exploration of elective interests.

Beyond academics, Gowana places a strong emphasis on cultivating a sense of community and personal growth. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, intramural sports, and arts programs, which encourage students to discover new passions and build meaningful relationships with their peers. By utilizing the resources of the broader Shenendehowa district, GOWANA MIDDLE SCHOOL strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to develop the responsibility and character necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact GOWANA MIDDLE SCHOOL at (518) 881-0460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

970 RT 146
CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065-3686
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GOWANA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in CLIFTON PARK, NY with about 751 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
751
Teachers:
48.51
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 751 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GOWANA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
82.7%
Asian
7.2%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
Black or African American
2.0%

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%

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.