WESTLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.mtplcsd.org

429 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Westlake Middle School is a public school located in Thornwood, New York, serving students in grades 6 through 8. It operates as part of the Mount Pleasant Central School District, a community-focused district dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth. The school is known for providing a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement, social-emotional development, and the transition from elementary to high school.

The curriculum at Westlake Middle School is designed to challenge students through a variety of core academic subjects, supplemented by elective offerings that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages active participation in extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs to build community and school spirit. By prioritizing collaboration between faculty, parents, and students, Westlake aims to prepare its diverse student body for the academic demands and personal challenges of their future education.

429

Total Students

47.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	77
Black	3
Asian	21
Two or More	7

White
321 (74.8 %)
Hispanic
77 (17.9 %)
Asian
21 (4.9 %)
Two or More
7 (1.6 %)
Black
3 (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:	MOUNT PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)769-8540
Website:	http://www.mtplcsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 6 146

Grade 7 155

Grade 8 128