WEST GENESEE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.westgensee.org

686 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

West Genesee Middle School, located in Camillus, New York, serves as a vital component of the West Genesee Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle school students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with exploratory arts and extracurricular activities, the institution aims to prepare students for the challenges of high school while promoting personal growth, social responsibility, and lifelong learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Camillus community and is recognized for its commitment to student engagement and character development. Through its emphasis on collaboration between faculty, parents, and students, West Genesee Middle School cultivates a culture of excellence and inclusivity. With a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented initiatives, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to discover their interests and reach their full potential in a safe, nurturing setting.

686

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST GENESEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	546
Hispanic	31
Black	29
Asian	14
Two or More	63
American Indian	3

White
546 (79.6 %)
Two or More
63 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
31 (4.5 %)
Black
29 (4.2 %)
Asian
14 (2.0 %)
American Indian
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:	WEST GENESEE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)487-4615
Website:	http://www.westgensee.org
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 5 323

Grade 6 355

Ungraded 8