CHITTENANGO MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.chittenangoschools.org

558 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Chittenango Middle School, located on Fyler Road in Chittenango, New York, serves as a vital component of the Chittenango Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school, the institution emphasizes both foundational knowledge and the development of 21st-century skills, supported by a faculty committed to student success.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. Through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, Chittenango Middle School encourages students to explore their interests, build meaningful relationships, and develop a sense of school spirit. The district’s broader mission focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where families and educators work in partnership to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in an ever-changing educational landscape.

558

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHITTENANGO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	504
Hispanic	24
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
504 (90.3%)
Hispanic
24 (4.3%)
Two or More
23 (4.1%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	CHITTENANGO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)687-2800
Website:	http://www.chittenangoschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 5 125

Grade 6 124

Grade 7 153

Grade 8 152

Ungraded 4