LINDEN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.redhookcentralschools.org

390 Students

Middle School 6th - 9th

School Overview

Linden Avenue Middle School, located in the historic village of Red Hook, New York, serves as a central hub for the Red Hook Central School District. The school is dedicated to supporting the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, providing a transitional bridge between the foundational learning of elementary school and the rigorous demands of high school. The facility is situated at 65 W Market St, placing it within a close-knit community that emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and student engagement.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Red Hook Central School District, which prioritizes the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens. Through a diverse curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities, Linden Avenue Middle School encourages students to explore their interests, cultivate critical thinking skills, and build collaborative relationships with both peers and faculty. By fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, the school aims to prepare its middle-level learners for future academic success and lifelong personal growth.

390

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LINDEN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	54
Black	5
Asian	10
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
309 (79.4%)
Hispanic
54 (13.9%)
Asian
10 (2.6%)
Two or More
10 (2.6%)
Black
5 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (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:	RED HOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)758-2241
Website:	http://www.redhookcentralschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 9th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 6 114

Grade 7 120

Grade 8 150

Grade 9 1

Ungraded 5