WILBUR H LYNCH LITERACY ACADEMY

AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
55 BRANDT PL
AMSTERDAM, NY 12010
817 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wilbur H. Lynch Literacy Academy is a public middle school located in Amsterdam, New York, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Greater Amsterdam School District, the academy places a specialized focus on literacy as a foundational element of its academic programming, aiming to prepare students for the rigors of high school through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive community environment that addresses the developmental needs of early adolescents. The academy utilizes its location on Brandt Place to serve as a central hub for the district’s middle-grade students, providing various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage pupils both inside and outside the classroom. For those seeking further information on school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the official website at [www.gasd.org](http://www.gasd.org) serves as the primary resource for families and community members.
817
Total Students
66.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    429 (52.5 %)
  • White
    279 (34.1 %)
  • Two or More
    55 (6.7 %)
  • Black
    43 (5.3 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)843-3716
Website: http://www.gasd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 817
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 569
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 265
Grade 7 255
Grade 8 292
Ungraded 5
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
FONDA-FULTONVILLE 5-8 SCHOOL
FONDA-FULTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
363 Students
112 OLD JOHNSTOWN RD
FONDA, NY 12068 (8.7 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th