HORSEHEADS MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.horseheadsdistrict.com

564 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Horseheads Middle School, located at 950 Sing Sing Road in Horseheads, New York, serves as a key component of the Horseheads Central School District. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and high school education, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and participation in a variety of extracurricular activities.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Horseheads Central School District, which emphasizes academic excellence and preparing students for future success in a global society. By utilizing the district’s official website, parents and community members can access resources regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Through its commitment to high standards and community engagement, Horseheads Middle School aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its student body for the rigors of high school and beyond.

564

Total Students

50.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HORSEHEADS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	475
Hispanic	32
Black	11
Asian	17
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
475 (84.2%)
Hispanic
32 (5.7%)
Two or More
28 (5.0%)
Asian
17 (3.0%)
Black
11 (2.0%)
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:	HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)739-6356
Website:	http://www.horseheadsdistrict.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 7 294

Grade 8 265

Ungraded 5