PAWLING MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.pawlingschools.org

342 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Pawling Middle School, located at 80 Wagner Road in Pawling, New York, serves as a central hub for the district's students in the intermediate grade levels. As part of the Pawling Central School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The middle school years are treated as a critical bridge between elementary education and the rigors of high school, with a curriculum designed to challenge students while helping them navigate the unique developmental changes associated with adolescence.

Beyond core academics, Pawling Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs intended to help students discover their individual interests and talents. By prioritizing a collaborative partnership between staff, families, and the wider Pawling community, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared to succeed in their future academic endeavors and beyond.

342

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PAWLING MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	106
Black	14
Asian	6
Two or More	11

White
203 (59.7 %)
Hispanic
106 (31.2 %)
Black
14 (4.1 %)
Two or More
11 (3.2 %)
Asian
6 (1.8 %)

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:	PAWLING CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)855-4653
Website:	http://www.pawlingschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 71

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 106

Grade 8 87

Ungraded 2