WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.binghamtonschools.org

542 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Middle School is a public middle school located in Binghamton, New York, serving students within the Binghamton City School District. Situated on West Middle Avenue, the school is part of a district dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students during their formative middle school years. As an integral component of the Binghamton educational community, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to prepare students for the transition to high school while addressing their evolving social and academic needs.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Binghamton City School District, which focuses on equity, excellence, and community engagement. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s official website, families can access information regarding academic curricula, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide policies. West Middle School functions as a focal point for the local neighborhood, providing students with a comprehensive educational experience that integrates core subjects with opportunities for growth in athletics, arts, and character development.

542

Total Students

62.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	68
Black	150
Asian	14
Two or More	60

White
250 (46.1%)
Black
150 (27.7%)
Hispanic
68 (12.5%)
Two or More
60 (11.1%)
Asian
14 (2.6%)

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:	BINGHAMTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)763-8401
Website:	http://www.binghamtonschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Grade 6 195

Grade 7 180

Grade 8 142

Ungraded 7