GEORGE FISCHER MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.carmelschools.org

1,130 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

George Fischer Middle School, located in Carmel, New York, is part of the Carmel Central School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically challenging environment designed to bridge the transition from elementary school to the more rigorous demands of high school. The school’s curriculum focuses on core academic subjects while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for future success in a diverse and evolving world.

Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. With a commitment to community involvement and academic excellence, George Fischer Middle School emphasizes strong communication between staff, parents, and students to ensure a collaborative learning culture. For more detailed information regarding their programs, calendar, or administrative resources, you can visit their official website at [carmelschools.org](http://www.carmelschools.org).

1,130

Total Students

96.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE FISCHER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	605
Hispanic	420
Black	33
Asian	23
Two or More	43
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
605 (53.7 %)
Hispanic
420 (37.3 %)
Two or More
43 (3.8 %)
Black
33 (2.9 %)
Asian
23 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	CARMEL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)228-2300
Website:	http://www.carmelschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	1,130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 5 282

Grade 6 287

Grade 7 280

Grade 8 273

Ungraded 8