CORNWALL MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.cornwallschools.com

895 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Cornwall Middle School, located at 122 Main Street in Cornwall, New York, serves as a central hub of academic and personal development for students within the Cornwall Central School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and challenging learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being, the institution aims to prepare its students to become responsible, informed, and engaged citizens.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be comprehensive, offering a range of core academic subjects balanced by various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs. Through its official website, the district maintains a commitment to transparency and community involvement, providing parents and guardians with essential resources, event calendars, and updates regarding school policies. As part of the broader Cornwall school community, the middle school focuses on nurturing a collaborative spirit among students, staff, and families to ensure each learner has the tools necessary for future success.

895

Total Students

78.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CORNWALL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	510
Hispanic	233
Black	55
Asian	50
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
510 (57.0 %)
Hispanic
233 (26.1 %)
Black
55 (6.2 %)
Asian
50 (5.6 %)
Two or More
45 (5.0 %)
American Indian
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:	CORNWALL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)534-8009
Website:	http://www.cornwallschools.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	895
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 5 189

Grade 6 217

Grade 7 249

Grade 8 236

Ungraded 4