OTTO L SHORTELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.oneidacsd.org

391 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Otto L. Shortell Middle School is a public institution located in Wampsville, New York, serving as a key component of the Oneida City School District. The school is dedicated to supporting the developmental needs of students in the middle grades, fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. As part of a larger district framework, the school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that build community and school spirit.

The school’s digital presence, maintained through the Oneida City School District website, serves as a primary hub for families to access essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty directories, and district-wide policies. By prioritizing open communication and student engagement, Otto L. Shortell Middle School strives to create a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the local community to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to achieve success in their educational journey.

391

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OTTO L SHORTELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	25
American Indian	10

White
336 (85.9 %)
Two or More
25 (6.4 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.8 %)
American Indian
10 (2.6 %)
Asian
6 (1.5 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)

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:	ONEIDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)363-1050
Website:	http://www.oneidacsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
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 6 130

Grade 7 123

Grade 8 138