DAWNWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.mccsd.net

1,074 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dawnwood Middle School is a public school located in Centereach, New York, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Middle Country Central School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive environment that encourages the social and emotional growth of its adolescent student body.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering a variety of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By focusing on academic excellence, character development, and community engagement, Dawnwood Middle School strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources, parents and community members can visit their official website at [mccsd.net](http://www.mccsd.net).

1,074

Total Students

76.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAWNWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	561
Hispanic	354
Black	57
Asian	66
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	1

White
561 (52.2 %)
Hispanic
354 (33.0 %)
Asian
66 (6.1 %)
Black
57 (5.3 %)
Two or More
35 (3.3 %)
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:	MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)285-8200
Website:	http://www.mccsd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,074
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	445
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 6 376

Grade 7 344

Grade 8 343

Ungraded 11