WILBUR H LYNCH LITERACY ACADEMY

55 BRANDT PL
AMSTERDAM, NY 12010

www.gasd.org

772 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wilbur H. Lynch Literacy Academy is a public middle school located in Amsterdam, New York, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Greater Amsterdam School District, the academy places a specialized focus on literacy as a foundational element of its academic programming, aiming to prepare students for the rigors of high school through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive community environment that addresses the developmental needs of early adolescents. The academy utilizes its location on Brandt Place to serve as a central hub for the district’s middle-grade students, providing various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage pupils both inside and outside the classroom. For those seeking further information on school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the official website at [www.gasd.org](http://www.gasd.org) serves as the primary resource for families and community members.

772

Total Students

64.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILBUR H LYNCH LITERACY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	403
Black	38
Asian	8
Two or More	48
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
403 (52.2%)
White
271 (35.1%)
Two or More
48 (6.2%)
Black
38 (4.9%)
Asian
8 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)843-3716
Website:	http://www.gasd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	772
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	569
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 261

Grade 7 242

Grade 8 268

Ungraded 1