NORTHEASTERN CLINTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

NORTHEASTERN CLINTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
103 RT 276
CHAMPLAIN, NY 12919
287 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Northeastern Clinton Middle School (NCMS), located in Champlain, New York, serves as a core academic institution within the Northeastern Clinton Central School District. Situated in the far northern reaches of Clinton County near the Canadian border, the school functions as a community hub for students transitioning between their elementary and high school years. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement through a variety of educational programs and extracurricular opportunities.

The school operates under the "Cougar" mascot and maintains a strong focus on preparing its middle-grade students for the challenges of secondary education. By utilizing its official district website, the school provides parents and community members with essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. As a key part of the Champlain community, Northeastern Clinton Middle School strives to provide a well-rounded experience that balances traditional curriculum with the social and emotional needs of its adolescent student body.
287
Total Students
25.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    272 (94.8%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (3.5%)
  • Black
    5 (1.7%)
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: NORTHEASTERN CLINTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)298-8681
Website: http://www.nccscougar.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 111
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 6 105
Grade 7 86
Grade 8 96
Gender Ratio