RED JACKET MIDDLE SCHOOL

MANCHESTER-SHORTSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (RED JACKET)

www.redjacket.org

160 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Red Jacket Middle School, located in Shortsville, New York, serves as a central pillar of the Manchester-Shortsville Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment tailored specifically to the developmental needs of students in the middle grades. By emphasizing a balance between core academic subjects and social-emotional growth, the institution aims to prepare its students for the transition into high school while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

Beyond the classroom, Red Jacket Middle School places a strong value on community engagement and the integration of modern educational resources. Through their website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and stakeholders, highlighting a commitment to student achievement and district-wide collaboration. With a focus on the "Red Jacket" spirit—which prioritizes pride, integrity, and perseverance—the school creates a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and build the foundational skills necessary for future success.

160

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

7.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RED JACKET MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	9
Asian	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
139 (86.9 %)
Hispanic
9 (5.6 %)
Two or More
8 (5.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	MANCHESTER-SHORTSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (RED JACKET)
Phone:	(585)289-3967
Website:	http://www.redjacket.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
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 47

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 63