GATES CHILI MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.gateschili.org

838 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gates Chili Middle School, located at 2 Spartan Way in Rochester, New York, serves as a vital component of the Gates Chili Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. As a community-focused institution, it emphasizes the "Spartan" spirit, encouraging students to develop integrity, responsibility, and perseverance as they transition from elementary education toward the challenges of high school.

The middle school experience at Gates Chili is designed to be comprehensive, offering a wide array of curricular programs, extracurricular activities, and support services aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student body. By integrating modern instructional practices with a supportive campus culture, the school strives to prepare its students for future success while promoting an inclusive atmosphere where every learner is encouraged to grow and excel. Their commitment to academic excellence and student well-being remains central to their mission of preparing well-rounded citizens for the district and beyond.

838

Total Students

85.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GATES CHILI MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	150
Black	170
Asian	41
Two or More	86
American Indian	3

White
388 (46.3%)
Black
170 (20.3%)
Hispanic
150 (17.9%)
Two or More
86 (10.3%)
Asian
41 (4.9%)
American Indian
3 (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:	GATES CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)247-5050
Website:	http://www.gateschili.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	838
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	449
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 240

Grade 7 300

Grade 8 294

Ungraded 4