PEARL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.pearlriver.org

501 Students

Middle School 5th - 7th

School Overview

Pearl River Middle School, located at 520 Gilbert Avenue in Pearl River, New York, serves as a cornerstone of the Pearl River School District’s commitment to academic excellence and student development. The school provides a supportive transition between elementary and high school, focusing on a robust curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth. By fostering a nurturing environment, the school encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, independence, and a sense of responsibility as they navigate their formative middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, Pearl River Middle School emphasizes the importance of community, character, and extracurricular engagement. The school offers a variety of clubs, athletic programs, and enrichment activities designed to help students discover their unique interests and talents. With a dedicated faculty and a strong connection to the surrounding community, the school strives to prepare its students not only for high school success but for becoming well-rounded, contributing members of society. Further information regarding their specific programs and district initiatives can be found on their website at http://www.pearlriver.org.

501

Total Students

50.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PEARL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	92
Black	11
Asian	21
Two or More	23

White
354 (70.7%)
Hispanic
92 (18.4%)
Two or More
23 (4.6%)
Asian
21 (4.2%)
Black
11 (2.2%)

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:	PEARL RIVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)620-3870
Website:	http://www.pearlriver.org
Grade Range:	5th - 7th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 5 177

Grade 6 155

Grade 7 169