H C CRITTENDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.byramhills.org

532 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

H.C. Crittenden Middle School (HCC) is the sole middle school serving the Byram Hills Central School District in Armonk, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for maintaining the district’s high standards of academic excellence and commitment to a comprehensive educational experience. The school environment is designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on both rigorous intellectual development and the social-emotional growth of early adolescents.

Beyond its core curriculum, H.C. Crittenden places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community culture characterized by active student participation. The school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including arts, athletics, and various student-led clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded approach to education, the school prepares its students for the academic demands of Byram Hills High School while encouraging them to be thoughtful, engaged members of the Armonk community.

532

Total Students

57.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H C CRITTENDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	414
Hispanic	39
Black	6
Asian	46
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
414 (77.8 %)
Asian
46 (8.6 %)
Hispanic
39 (7.3 %)
Two or More
24 (4.5 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	BYRAM HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)273-4250
Website:	http://www.byramhills.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 6 163

Grade 7 180

Grade 8 189