VALLEY CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)

www.vcsd.k12.ny.us

945 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Valley Central Middle School, located in Montgomery, New York, serves as a key component of the Valley Central School District. Situated on State Route 17K, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive array of core subjects, extracurricular activities, and support services tailored to meet diverse learning needs.

Beyond the classroom, Valley Central Middle School emphasizes community engagement and school spirit. Through its official website, the district maintains a commitment to transparency and communication, providing parents and guardians with essential resources regarding school policies, calendars, and student achievements. By focusing on both individual student growth and a collaborative school culture, the institution strives to equip its learners with the skills and confidence necessary for future academic and personal success.

945

Total Students

94.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALLEY CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	479
Hispanic	314
Black	79
Asian	14
Two or More	54
American Indian	4

White
479 (50.7%)
Hispanic
314 (33.3%)
Black
79 (8.4%)
Two or More
54 (5.7%)
Asian
14 (1.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

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:	VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)
Phone:	(845)457-2400
Website:	http://www.vcsd.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	945
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 6 292

Grade 7 319

Grade 8 322

Ungraded 12