PORT CHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

PORT CHESTER-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.portchesterschools.org

956 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Port Chester Middle School, located at 113 Bowman Avenue in Port Chester, New York, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community within the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school while fostering a culture of inclusivity, character development, and academic achievement.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Port Chester Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by providing various extracurricular opportunities and support services. The school leverages its official district website to maintain transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, policy updates, and information regarding school events. Through its commitment to community engagement and student growth, the school strives to create a structured and encouraging environment where all students are empowered to reach their full potential.

956

Total Students

89.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PORT CHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	832
Black	23
Asian	7
Two or More	8
American Indian	3

Hispanic
832 (87.0%)
White
83 (8.7%)
Black
23 (2.4%)
Two or More
8 (0.8%)
Asian
7 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (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:	PORT CHESTER-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)934-7930
Website:	http://www.portchesterschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	956
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	616
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 6 344

Grade 7 311

Grade 8 290

Ungraded 11