PINE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

EAST SYRACUSE MINOA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.esmschools.org

697 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pine Grove Middle School, located in East Syracuse, New York, serves as a central academic hub for students in grades 5 through 8 within the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional development, Pine Grove aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Pine Grove Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and clubs designed to nurture students' unique interests and talents. The school maintains a strong commitment to the "Spartan" identity, promoting school spirit and a sense of belonging among its students. With a focus on collaboration between faculty, parents, and the local community, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that supports both academic achievement and personal growth.

697

Total Students

63.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	545
Hispanic	30
Black	56
Asian	32
Two or More	25
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
545 (78.3%)
Black
56 (8.0%)
Asian
32 (4.6%)
Hispanic
30 (4.3%)
Two or More
25 (3.6%)
American Indian
6 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	EAST SYRACUSE MINOA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)434-3050
Website:	http://www.esmschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	697
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 6 239

Grade 7 239

Grade 8 216

Ungraded 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PINE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	239
Grade 7	239
Grade 8	216
Ungraded	3

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PINE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	358	51.4%
Male	338	48.5%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

Middle School 5th - 8th