VAN ANTWERP MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.niskyschools.org

428 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Van Antwerp Middle School is a public middle school located in Schenectady, New York, serving students in grades 6 through 8. It operates as part of the Niskayuna Central School District, a district widely recognized for its strong academic standards and commitment to student achievement. The school is known for fostering a collaborative educational environment that bridges the transition between elementary school and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a diverse curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. These programs typically include athletics, arts, and student clubs designed to support social-emotional development and community engagement. By focusing on both intellectual growth and character development, Van Antwerp aims to prepare its students to succeed in the Niskayuna high school program and beyond.

428

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN ANTWERP MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	24
Black	34
Asian	66
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
275 (64.4 %)
Asian
66 (15.5 %)
Black
34 (8.0 %)
Two or More
25 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
24 (5.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)370-1243
Website:	http://www.niskyschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 148

Grade 7 130

Grade 8 150