WILLIAM PACA MIDDLE SCHOOL

WILLIAM FLOYD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

338 BLANCO DR
MASTIC BEACH, NY 11951

www.wfsd.k12.ny.us

1,009 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

William Paca Middle School, located in Mastic Beach, New York, is a key component of the William Floyd School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being. The school provides a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school, utilizing various instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles and academic needs.

Beyond the classroom, William Paca Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs. These offerings are intended to help students explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a sense of community within the school. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding Mastic Beach community, the school aims to support student success and ensure that every individual has the resources necessary to reach their full potential.

1,009

Total Students

94.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM PACA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	403
Black	215
Asian	12
Two or More	64
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
403 (39.9 %)
White
304 (30.1 %)
Black
215 (21.3 %)
Two or More
64 (6.3 %)
Asian
12 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)

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:	WILLIAM FLOYD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)874-1414
Website:	http://www.wfsd.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,009
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	573
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 336

Grade 7 300

Grade 8 354

Ungraded 19