CARTHAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
21986 COLE RD
CARTHAGE, NY 13619
899 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Carthage Middle School is a public educational institution located in Carthage, New York, serving as a key component of the Carthage Central School District. Situated on Cole Road, the school focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades, typically fostering an environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while supporting the social and emotional growth of its student body within the Jefferson County region.

As part of the Carthage Central School District, the middle school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that aligns with state standards and district-wide goals. The institution serves as a central hub for the local community, utilizing its official website to keep parents, students, and community members informed about academic programs, extracurricular activities, and district resources. By fostering collaboration between educators, families, and students, Carthage Middle School strives to prepare its learners for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.
899
Total Students
82.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    646 (71.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    103 (11.5 %)
  • Two or More
    89 (9.9 %)
  • Black
    50 (5.6 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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: CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)493-5020
Website: http://www.carthagecsd.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 899
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 82.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 390
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 50

* 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 5 220
Grade 6 223
Grade 7 229
Grade 8 218
Ungraded 9
Gender Ratio