JERICHO MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.jerichoschools.org

810 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jericho Middle School, located in Jericho, New York, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. It is part of the Jericho Union Free School District, an educational system consistently ranked among the best in New York State and the nation. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic curriculum, robust extracurricular programs, and a dedicated faculty committed to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during the critical middle school years.

Beyond its academic excellence, Jericho Middle School emphasizes a holistic approach to education, providing a diverse range of opportunities in athletics, the arts, and specialized clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages critical thinking, innovation, and character development. By leveraging its strong community support and high standards, the school effectively prepares its students for the academic demands of Jericho High School and future success in higher education and beyond.

810

Total Students

71.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JERICHO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	19
Black	15
Asian	586
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
586 (72.3 %)
White
175 (21.6 %)
Hispanic
19 (2.3 %)
Black
15 (1.9 %)
Two or More
14 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	JERICHO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)203-3620
Website:	http://www.jerichoschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	810
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 6 240

Grade 7 290

Grade 8 276

Ungraded 4