WILLIAM PACA MIDDLE SCHOOL

WILLIAM FLOYD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

338 BLANCO DR
MASTIC BEACH, NY 11951

www.wfsd.k12.ny.us

1,078 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

William Paca Middle School, located in Mastic Beach, New York, is a key component of the William Floyd School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being. The school provides a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school, utilizing various instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles and academic needs.

Beyond the classroom, William Paca Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs. These offerings are intended to help students explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a sense of community within the school. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding Mastic Beach community, the school aims to support student success and ensure that every individual has the resources necessary to reach their full potential.

1,078

Total Students

95.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM PACA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	465
Black	223
Asian	19
Two or More	70
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
465 (43.1%)
White
293 (27.2%)
Black
223 (20.7%)
Two or More
70 (6.5%)
Asian
19 (1.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	WILLIAM FLOYD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)874-1414
Website:	http://www.wfsd.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,078
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	573
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 6 364

Grade 7 348

Grade 8 348

Ungraded 18