ARDSLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.ardsleyschools.org

790 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Ardsley Middle School, located at 700 Ashford Avenue in Ardsley, New York, serves as a key component of the Ardsley Union Free School District. The school provides a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in grades 5 through 8, focusing on the transitional needs of middle schoolers as they develop intellectually, socially, and emotionally. With a commitment to fostering a lifelong love of learning, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for exploration in the arts, technology, and extracurricular activities.

The school is deeply integrated into the tight-knit Ardsley community, benefiting from strong parental involvement and a district-wide emphasis on character education and civic responsibility. By utilizing modern pedagogical practices and maintaining high standards for student achievement, Ardsley Middle School aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the official website at http://www.ardsleyschools.org serves as a primary resource for ongoing communication and community engagement.

790

Total Students

73.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARDSLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	423
Hispanic	106
Black	22
Asian	167
Two or More	71
American Indian	1

White
423 (53.5%)
Asian
167 (21.1%)
Hispanic
106 (13.4%)
Two or More
71 (9.0%)
Black
22 (2.8%)
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:	ARDSLEY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)295-5600
Website:	http://www.ardsleyschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	790
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
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 5 196

Grade 6 191

Grade 7 222

Grade 8 166

Ungraded 15