CRISPELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

(845)744-2031

www.pinebushschools.org

614 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Crispell Middle School is located in Pine Bush, New York, and serves as a key educational institution within the Pine Bush Central School District. The school provides a transitionary environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on academic development while helping adolescents navigate the social and emotional challenges typical of the middle school years. As part of a larger district, the school utilizes the shared resources and curriculum standards established by Pine Bush Central Schools to ensure students are prepared for the transition to high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Pine Bush community, operating out of its Maple Avenue facility. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and community members regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific news. By fostering a structured learning environment and encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, Crispell Middle School aims to cultivate a supportive culture that prioritizes student growth, character development, and academic achievement.

614

Total Students

57.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CRISPELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	133
Black	49
Asian	11
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
399 (65.0%)
Hispanic
133 (21.7%)
Black
49 (8.0%)
Two or More
20 (3.3%)
Asian
11 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)744-2031
Website:	http://www.pinebushschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	614
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 209

Grade 7 193

Grade 8 205

Ungraded 7