LACKAWANNA MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.lackawannaschools.org

444 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lackawanna Middle School, located at 550 Martin Road in Lackawanna, New York, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. As part of the Lackawanna City School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the critical transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development needs of students in the middle grades. The school environment is designed to foster intellectual curiosity while preparing students for the rigorous demands of their future secondary education.

The institution emphasizes a comprehensive approach to student success, balancing core academic subjects with extracurricular opportunities that encourage personal growth. Through its official website, the school provides parents and community members with access to district resources, faculty communication channels, and updates regarding school policies and events. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community engagement, Lackawanna Middle School strives to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that empowers students to reach their full potential within the broader Lackawanna school system.

444

Total Students

47.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LACKAWANNA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	78
Black	58
Asian	24
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
267 (60.1%)
Hispanic
78 (17.6%)
Black
58 (13.1%)
Asian
24 (5.4%)
Two or More
16 (3.6%)
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:	LACKAWANNA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)821-5610
Website:	http://www.lackawannaschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	370
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 159

Grade 7 136

Grade 8 144

Ungraded 5