CHENANGO FORKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.cforks.org

303 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chenango Forks Middle School, located at 1 Gordon Drive in Binghamton, NY, is a central component of the Chenango Forks Central School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. The institution is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment that encourages students to explore their interests while preparing for the more rigorous demands of their secondary education.

As a part of the Chenango Forks community, the middle school emphasizes the "Purple and Gold" spirit, promoting strong community engagement and collaboration between staff, parents, and students. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to help students navigate the challenges of adolescence. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s academic calendar, athletic programs, or district policies, the official website at [www.cforks.org](http://www.cforks.org) serves as the primary portal for school communications and resources.

303

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHENANGO FORKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	12
Black	3
Two or More	19

White
269 (88.8 %)
Two or More
19 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
12 (4.0 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)

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:	CHENANGO FORKS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)648-7576
Website:	http://www.cforks.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 6 104

Grade 7 98

Grade 8 101