GOWANA MIDDLE SCHOOL

970 RT 146
CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065

www.shenet.org

773 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gowana Middle School is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8, located in Clifton Park, New York. As a key component of the Shenendehowa Central School District, the school is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body during the critical middle school years. The curriculum is designed to be rigorous while fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school, emphasizing both core subject mastery and the exploration of elective interests.

Beyond academics, Gowana places a strong emphasis on cultivating a sense of community and personal growth. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, intramural sports, and arts programs, which encourage students to discover new passions and build meaningful relationships with their peers. By utilizing the resources of the broader Shenendehowa district, Gowana Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to develop the responsibility and character necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

773

Total Students

58.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GOWANA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	619
Hispanic	43
Black	19
Asian	49
Two or More	43

White
619 (80.1 %)
Asian
49 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
43 (5.6 %)
Two or More
43 (5.6 %)
Black
19 (2.5 %)

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:	SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)881-0460
Website:	http://www.shenet.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	773
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 262

Grade 7 253

Grade 8 258