SARANAC LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

SARANAC LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
79 CANARAS AVE
SARANAC LAKE, NY 12983
275 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Saranac Lake Middle School, located at 79 Canaras Avenue in the heart of the Adirondacks, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Saranac Lake Central School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth during the formative middle school years. By offering a diverse curriculum that balances core subjects with extracurricular opportunities, the institution aims to prepare students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their unique mountain community.

Reflecting the character of the surrounding region, the school places a strong emphasis on community connection, wellness, and environmental stewardship. Through its official website, http://www.slcs.org, the district provides parents and students with transparent access to educational resources, school policies, and updates on athletic and arts programming. As part of a close-knit district, Saranac Lake Middle School prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between faculty, families, and local organizations to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive academically and personally.
275
Total Students
31.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    270 (98.2 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7 %)
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 LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)891-4221
Website: http://www.slcs.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 106
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 6 107
Grade 7 81
Grade 8 86
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio