JOHN JAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.klschools.org

630 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Jay Middle School, located in Cross River, New York, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Katonah-Lewisboro School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, aiming to foster a supportive environment that addresses the unique developmental needs of middle-schoolers. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and personal responsibility, preparing them for the transition to the district's high school.

Beyond its core academics, the school emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular enrichment. Students have access to a variety of clubs, athletic programs, and arts initiatives that encourage them to explore new interests and develop social skills. By leveraging its location within the Katonah-Lewisboro district—a community known for its strong parental involvement and high educational standards—John Jay Middle School maintains a collaborative culture that strives to balance rigorous academic achievement with social-emotional growth.

630

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN JAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	466
Hispanic	72
Black	12
Asian	28
Two or More	51
American Indian	1

White
466 (74.0%)
Hispanic
72 (11.4%)
Two or More
51 (8.1%)
Asian
28 (4.4%)
Black
12 (1.9%)
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:	KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)763-7502
Website:	http://www.klschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 198

Grade 7 219

Grade 8 209

Ungraded 4