MERTON WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.hilton.k12.ny.us

641 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Merton Williams Middle School, located in Hilton, New York, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Hilton Central School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. By balancing core academic instruction with a variety of elective opportunities, the school aims to help students build a strong foundation in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies while encouraging exploration in the arts and technology.

Beyond the classroom, Merton Williams Middle School places a high priority on social-emotional learning and community engagement. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music programs, and student clubs, which allow students to develop their personal interests and leadership skills. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the faculty and staff work closely with families to promote a positive school culture characterized by character development, inclusivity, and academic excellence.

641

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MERTON WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	539
Hispanic	47
Black	20
Asian	4
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
539 (84.1 %)
Hispanic
47 (7.3 %)
Two or More
30 (4.7 %)
Black
20 (3.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	HILTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)392-1000
Website:	http://www.hilton.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 7 306

Grade 8 330

Ungraded 5