PUTNAM VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

142 PEEKSKILL HOLLOW RD
PUTNAM VALLEY, NY 10579

446 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Putnam Valley Middle School (PVMS), located at 142 Peekskill Hollow Road in Putnam Valley, NY, serves as a key academic institution within the Putnam Valley Central School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, social-emotional development, and academic rigor. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects while integrating technology and hands-on learning experiences to prepare them for the demands of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, the school places a strong emphasis on community and character building. PVMS offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various clubs, aimed at helping students discover their unique interests and talents. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and mutual respect, Putnam Valley Middle School strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are not only academically proficient but also prepared to contribute positively to their community.

446

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PUTNAM VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	143
Black	16
Asian	6
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	2

White
254 (57.0%)
Hispanic
143 (32.1%)
Two or More
25 (5.6%)
Black
16 (3.6%)
Asian
6 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	PUTNAM VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)528-8101
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 5 138

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 104

Grade 8 107

Ungraded 9