J TAYLOR FINLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

(631)673-2020

www.hufsd.edu

623 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

J. Taylor Finley Middle School, located in Huntington, New York, serves as a key component of the Huntington Union Free School District. Catering to students in grades 7 and 8, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional growth during the pivotal middle school years. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a blend of core academic subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities, helping them transition successfully from the elementary level to the rigorous environment of Huntington High School.

Beyond its academic offerings, Finley Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and character development. The school prides itself on providing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests, whether through athletics, the arts, or various clubs. By maintaining a connection with the broader Huntington school district, Finley ensures that its students have access to the resources and values necessary to become well-rounded, responsible members of the community.

623

Total Students

67.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J TAYLOR FINLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	343
Black	51
Asian	9
Two or More	20

Hispanic
343 (55.1 %)
White
200 (32.1 %)
Black
51 (8.2 %)
Two or More
20 (3.2 %)
Asian
9 (1.4 %)

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:	HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)673-2020
Website:	http://www.hufsd.edu
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 7 299

Grade 8 318

Ungraded 6