TRANSIT MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.williamsvillek12.org

872 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Transit Middle School is a highly regarded public school located in East Amherst, New York, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Williamsville Central School District—a district consistently recognized for its academic excellence and rigorous standards—Transit Middle School provides a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school is known for fostering a supportive and challenging environment, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities in the arts, athletics, and extracurricular clubs.

The school is deeply committed to both the academic growth and the social-emotional development of its student body. By leveraging the resources of the Williamsville school system, Transit Middle School focuses on preparing students for future success through a blend of traditional instruction and innovative learning practices. Parents and community members often highlight the school's active community engagement and its dedication to maintaining high standards of achievement within a nurturing, student-centered atmosphere.

872

Total Students

75.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRANSIT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	541
Hispanic	35
Black	25
Asian	220
Two or More	50
American Indian	1

White
541 (62.0 %)
Asian
220 (25.2 %)
Two or More
50 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
35 (4.0 %)
Black
25 (2.9 %)
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:	WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)626-8700
Website:	http://www.williamsvillek12.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	872
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 5 221

Grade 6 218

Grade 7 216

Grade 8 215

Ungraded 2