SARANAC MIDDLE SCHOOL

SARANAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
70 PICKETTS CRNRS RD
SARANAC, NY 12981
361 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Saranac Middle School, located at 70 Picketts Corners Road in Saranac, New York, serves as a key educational facility within the Saranac Central School District. Nestled in the Adirondack region, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students transitioning between elementary and high school. The institution places a strong emphasis on community involvement and providing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and build a foundation for future success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Saranac Central School District, which strives to create lifelong learners who are prepared to meet the challenges of a global society. By utilizing the resources provided through their official district website, families can stay connected to school events, curricular updates, and administrative news. With its focus on character education and a comprehensive middle-level curriculum, Saranac Middle School remains a vital component of the local community, committed to guiding its students toward academic and personal achievement.
361
Total Students
32.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    345 (95.6%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.2%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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: SARANAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)565-5700
Website: http://www.saranac.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 128
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 6 117
Grade 7 114
Grade 8 129
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio