RUSSELL I DOIG MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.tburgschools.org

302 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Russell I. Doig Middle School, located in Trumansburg, New York, serves as a vital component of the Trumansburg Central School District. Situated in the heart of the Finger Lakes region, the school provides an educational environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades. As part of a community-oriented district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to transition from elementary learning to the more specialized academic demands of high school.

The curriculum at Russell I. Doig emphasizes a balanced approach to education, integrating core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for creative and physical development. The school’s mission aligns with the broader district goal of preparing students to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens. By leveraging its location and community ties, the school offers a setting that prioritizes student engagement, social-emotional growth, and academic readiness for the challenges of secondary education.

302

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUSSELL I DOIG MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	10
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
262 (86.8 %)
Two or More
24 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
10 (3.3 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
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:	TRUMANSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)387-7551
Website:	http://www.tburgschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 5 66

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 81