SALMON RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

SALMON RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
637 COUNTY RT 1
FORT COVINGTON, NY 12937
313 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Salmon River Middle School is located in Fort Covington, New York, and serves as a key component of the Salmon River Central School District. Situated near the border of the United States and Canada, the school is uniquely positioned to serve a diverse student population, including a significant number of students from the nearby St. Regis Mohawk Reservation. The institution focuses on fostering an inclusive educational environment that honors the cultural heritage of its students while maintaining a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare middle-grade learners for the challenges of high school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Salmon River Middle School emphasizes the holistic development of its students through various extracurricular programs and community engagement initiatives. The school strives to bridge the gap between traditional education and contemporary learning needs, utilizing resources provided by the district to support student success. Through its website, the district maintains a commitment to transparency and communication, offering families access to important school policies, academic calendars, and news regarding the educational experiences provided at the Fort Covington campus.
313
Total Students
35.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    192 (61.5 %)
  • White
    89 (28.5 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (8.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.6 %)
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: SALMON RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)358-6650
Website: http://www.srk12.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 189
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 89
Grade 7 117
Grade 8 101
Ungraded 6
Gender Ratio