MARCUS WHITMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

GORHAM-MIDDLESEX CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MARCUS WHITMAN)
4100 BALDWIN RD
RUSHVILLE, NY 14544
275 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Marcus Whitman Middle School is located in Rushville, New York, and serves as a key educational institution within the Marcus Whitman Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. By focusing on a student-centered approach, the middle school aims to bridge the transition between elementary learning and high school expectations, preparing students for future success in a supportive community atmosphere.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and personal growth. Beyond the classroom, Marcus Whitman Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and clubs designed to engage students' diverse interests and talents. As part of the wider Marcus Whitman district, the school maintains a strong commitment to community involvement and parent-teacher partnerships, ensuring that students have the resources and guidance necessary to thrive throughout their middle school years.
275
Total Students
32.3
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    270 (98.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4 %)
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: GORHAM-MIDDLESEX CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MARCUS WHITMAN)
Phone: (585)554-6442
Website: http://www.mwcsd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 100
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 87
Grade 7 99
Grade 8 88
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CANANDAIGUA MIDDLE SCHOOL
CANANDAIGUA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
676 Students
215 GRANGER ST
CANANDAIGUA, NY 14424 (8.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th