JONAS E SALK MIDDLE SCHOOL

3359 OLD JERUSALEM RD
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756

www.levittownschools.com

899 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jonas E. Salk Middle School, located in Levittown, New York, is a key component of the Levittown Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social-emotional development necessary for early adolescence. The school prides itself on a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs.

As a community-centered institution, Jonas E. Salk emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents. The school’s approach focuses on cultivating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become responsible, life-long learners. By providing a structured yet inclusive educational experience, the school aims to help students navigate their middle school years successfully while building the foundational skills and character traits required for future academic and personal achievement.

899

Total Students

83.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JONAS E SALK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	587
Hispanic	171
Black	15
Asian	112
Two or More	14

White
587 (65.3%)
Hispanic
171 (19.0%)
Asian
112 (12.5%)
Black
15 (1.7%)
Two or More
14 (1.6%)

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:	LEVITTOWN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)434-7354
Website:	http://www.levittownschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	899
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 6 286

Grade 7 309

Grade 8 300

Ungraded 4