ROBERT J KAISER MIDDLE SCHOOL

MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
45 BREAKEY AVE
MONTICELLO, NY 12701
595 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Robert J. Kaiser Middle School (RJK), located in Monticello, New York, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Monticello Central School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By catering to students in the middle grades, RJK focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, providing a structured yet supportive atmosphere designed to help young students navigate the complexities of their early teenage years.

Beyond the classroom, the school actively promotes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs. Its mission is deeply rooted in the success of the Monticello community, aiming to prepare students to become responsible, productive citizens. Through its digital presence and community engagement, the school emphasizes clear communication between faculty, parents, and students, ensuring that the educational journey is a collaborative effort aimed at achieving long-term student success.
595
Total Students
59.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    222 (37.3 %)
  • White
    200 (33.6 %)
  • Black
    105 (17.6 %)
  • Two or More
    52 (8.7 %)
  • Asian
    13 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (845)796-3058
Website: http://monticelloschools.net/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 411
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 6 176
Grade 7 214
Grade 8 205
Gender Ratio