NEWFANE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.newfane.wnyric.org

343 Students

Middle School 5th - 9th

School Overview

Newfane Middle School, located at 2700 Transit Road in Newfane, New York, serves as a key educational institution within the Newfane Central School District. The school provides a transitionary academic environment focused on students in the middle grades, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and personal development. By fostering a supportive climate, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous requirements of high school, preparing students for future academic success.

As part of the Western New York Regional Information Center (WNYRIC) network, the school utilizes shared regional resources to enhance its instructional programs and technology integration. The school’s mission generally reflects a commitment to student achievement, community engagement, and the cultivation of a safe learning environment. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for district communication, extracurricular activities, and information regarding student progress and school policies.

343

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEWFANE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	7
Black	6
Two or More	17
American Indian	4

White
309 (90.1 %)
Two or More
17 (5.0 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.0 %)
Black
6 (1.7 %)
American Indian
4 (1.2 %)

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:	NEWFANE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)778-6451
Website:	http://www.newfane.wnyric.org
Grade Range:	5th - 9th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 5 88

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 72

Grade 9 1