BETHLEHEM CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
923 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bethlehem Central Middle School (BCMS), located in Delmar, New York, serves students in grades 6 through 8 within the Bethlehem Central School District. Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to bridge the transition from elementary school to the more rigorous environment of high school. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, balancing core academic subjects—such as English, math, science, and social studies—with a wide array of elective opportunities and extracurricular activities that allow students to explore their personal interests.
Beyond the classroom, BCMS places a significant focus on the social and emotional growth of its middle schoolers. The school fosters a supportive community atmosphere, encouraging students to participate in clubs, athletics, and fine arts programs to build leadership and social skills. With its location in the suburban Delmar area, the school benefits from strong parental involvement and a district-wide dedication to excellence, ensuring that students have access to modern resources and technology to prepare them for their future educational endeavors.
Beyond the classroom, BCMS places a significant focus on the social and emotional growth of its middle schoolers. The school fosters a supportive community atmosphere, encouraging students to participate in clubs, athletics, and fine arts programs to build leadership and social skills. With its location in the suburban Delmar area, the school benefits from strong parental involvement and a district-wide dedication to excellence, ensuring that students have access to modern resources and technology to prepare them for their future educational endeavors.
923
Total Students
80.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 764 |
| Hispanic | 37 |
| Black | 20 |
| Asian | 57 |
| Two or More | 44 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White764 (82.8 %)
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Asian57 (6.2 %)
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Two or More44 (4.8 %)
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Hispanic37 (4.0 %)
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Black20 (2.2 %)
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American Indian1 (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: | BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (518)439-7460 |
| Website: | http://www.bethlehemschools.org/middle |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 923 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 80.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 144 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 6 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
297
Grade 7
285
Grade 8
335
Ungraded
6
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 297 |
| Grade 7 | 285 |
| Grade 8 | 335 |
| Ungraded | 6 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 434 | 47% |
| Male | 489 | 53% |
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