ONTEORA MIDDLE SCHOOL

ONTEORA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
4166 RT 28
BOICEVILLE, NY 12412
171 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Onteora Middle School, located in Boiceville, New York, serves as a central educational hub within the Onteora Central School District, nestled in the scenic Catskill Mountains. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that addresses the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of students in their early adolescent years. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Onteora Middle School places a strong focus on community and personal growth. The school integrates a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs designed to engage students outside of the classroom. Through its partnership with families and the surrounding community, the institution strives to cultivate a sense of citizenship and responsibility, ensuring that students develop the critical thinking skills and character necessary to succeed in a diverse and ever-changing world.
171
Total Students
21.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    138 (80.7 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (9.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (7.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.2 %)
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: ONTEORA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (845)657-2373
Website: http://www.onteora.k12.ny.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 110
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 7 78
Grade 8 93
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
REGINALD BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ONTEORA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
237 Students
4166 RT 28
BOICEVILLE, NY 12412 (0.1 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 6th