LYNDON H STROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL

ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
801 LAUREL ST
ROME, NY 13440
817 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Lyndon H. Strough Middle School is located in Rome, New York, and serves as a key component of the Rome City School District. Situated on Laurel Street, the school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the middle grades, focusing on academic growth, social development, and preparation for the transition to high school. As part of a larger district-wide system, the school aims to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of adolescents.

The school’s official website serves as a hub for communication between the administration, teachers, parents, and the community. By emphasizing student engagement and utilizing district resources, Lyndon H. Strough Middle School works to maintain a structured learning atmosphere. The institution is representative of the district's broader mission to provide accessible public education to the youth of Rome, ensuring that students have access to the necessary tools and guidance to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
817
Total Students
74.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    621 (76.0%)
  • Black
    78 (9.5%)
  • Hispanic
    72 (8.8%)
  • Two or More
    34 (4.2%)
  • Asian
    11 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
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: ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)338-5201
Website: http://www.romecsd.org
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 817
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 74.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 459
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 7 387
Grade 8 405
Ungraded 25
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
VERNON-VERONA-SHERRILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
SHERRILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
276 Students
5275 STATE RT 31
VERONA, NY 13478 (9.4 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th