CHATHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL

CHATHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
50 WOODBRIDGE AVE
CHATHAM, NY 12037
186 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Chatham Middle School, located at 50 Woodbridge Avenue in Chatham, New York, serves as a key component of the Chatham Central School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their crucial middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, the institution emphasizes both foundational skills and the exploration of diverse interests.

Beyond the classroom, the school aims to cultivate a supportive community atmosphere that encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives. As part of the Chatham Central School District, the middle school benefits from a centralized administrative vision that prioritizes academic excellence, technological integration, and strong home-school communication. Families interested in specific programs, current events, or contact information for faculty can access further resources through the district’s official website at http://www.chathamcentralschools.org.
186
Total Students
31.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    157 (84.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (8.6 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (4.8 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: CHATHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)392-1560
Website: http://www.chathamcentralschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 91
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 61
Grade 7 61
Grade 8 59
Ungraded 5
Gender Ratio
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