School Overview
New Paltz Middle School, located at 196 Main St in New Paltz, New York, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the New Paltz Central School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative learning, the middle school prepares its students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests through a diverse range of extracurricular and academic programs.

The school is deeply integrated into the unique, community-oriented culture of New Paltz. Its educational philosophy focuses on the "whole child," providing resources and opportunities that help students navigate the transition between elementary and secondary education. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, community partnerships, and a curriculum designed to engage young minds, New Paltz Middle School strives to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to both their local community and the broader world.
381
Total Students
47.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW PALTZ MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White270
Hispanic49
Black19
Asian14
Two or More25
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    270 (71.4%)
  • Hispanic
    49 (13.0%)
  • Two or More
    25 (6.6%)
  • Black
    19 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    14 (3.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: NEW PALTZ CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (845)256-4200
Website: http://www.newpaltz.k12.ny.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 96
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Grade 6 116
Grade 7 128
Grade 8 137

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NEW PALTZ MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 6116
Grade 7128
Grade 8137
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NEW PALTZ MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19350.7%
Male18548.6%
Not Specified30.7%