INDIAN RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

INDIAN RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
32735 COUNTY RT 29
PHILADELPHIA, NY 13673
730 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Indian River Middle School is a public school located in Philadelphia, New York, serving as part of the Indian River Central School District. Situated in a region with deep ties to the nearby Fort Drum military installation, the school community is uniquely characterized by a high population of military-connected families. This environment fosters a diverse student body and a school culture that prioritizes support, resilience, and adaptability to accommodate the frequent transitions often experienced by students in military households.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. Through its affiliation with the Indian River Central School District, the middle school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a variety of core subjects, extracurricular activities, and support services. With a mission rooted in student success and community involvement, Indian River Middle School serves as a vital educational anchor for the rural North Country region, striving to maintain an inclusive atmosphere that supports all learners.
730
Total Students
72.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    468 (64.1%)
  • Hispanic
    122 (16.7%)
  • Two or More
    65 (8.9%)
  • Black
    62 (8.5%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
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: INDIAN RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)642-0125
Website: http://www.ircsd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 72.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 278
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 72

* 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 6 241
Grade 7 256
Grade 8 225
Ungraded 8
Gender Ratio