A A KINGSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

POTSDAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
29 LEROY ST
POTSDAM, NY 13676
368 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
A.A. Kingston Middle School, located at 29 Leroy Street in Potsdam, New York, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution within the Potsdam Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of students in the middle grades. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to become active participants in their community.

As part of the Potsdam Central School District, the school offers a curriculum designed to meet New York State standards while providing various extracurricular opportunities to help students explore their interests. The institution maintains a strong connection with the local community, benefiting from its proximity to educational resources and the collegiate environment of Potsdam. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school policies, and academic resources through the district’s official website at http://www.potsdam.k12.ny.us.
368
Total Students
33.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    336 (91.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (3.5 %)
  • Asian
    10 (2.7 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.1 %)
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: POTSDAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)265-2000
Website: http://www.potsdam.k12.ny.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 118
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 83
Grade 6 98
Grade 7 64
Grade 8 115
Ungraded 8
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
NORWOOD-NORFOLK MIDDLE SCHOOL
NORWOOD-NORFOLK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
295 Students
7852 STATE HWY 56
NORWOOD, NY 13668 (6.8 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th