J WILLIAM LEARY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

MASSENA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
1 SCHOOL ST
MASSENA, NY 13662
368 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
J. William Leary Junior High School is a public secondary school located in Massena, New York, serving as a key component of the Massena Central School District. Situated at 1 School Street, the institution focuses on the developmental and academic needs of students in the junior high grade levels, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and high school. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development within the local community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Massena Central School District, which emphasizes academic excellence, the integration of technology, and the fostering of a supportive school culture. By providing a range of core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, J. William Leary Junior High aims to prepare its students for the rigor of secondary education. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an official presence through the district's website at http://www.mcs.k12.ny.us.
368
Total Students
36.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    292 (79.3 %)
  • American Indian
    60 (16.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: MASSENA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)764-3720
Website: http://www.mcs.k12.ny.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 187
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 7 181
Grade 8 187
Gender Ratio