IROQUOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.niskyschools.org

614 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Iroquois Middle School is located in Schenectady, New York, and serves as one of the two middle schools within the Niskayuna Central School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the academic rigor of high school. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students intellectually while also providing a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs, which encourage well-rounded personal and social development.

As part of the Niskayuna school system—a district highly regarded for its academic excellence—Iroquois Middle School emphasizes a culture of community, inclusion, and academic achievement. The school places a strong focus on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure that each child is prepared for the transition to Niskayuna High School. With a focus on both character education and rigorous instruction, the school strives to prepare its student body to become engaged and responsible citizens in their community.

614

Total Students

53.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IROQUOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	35
Black	31
Asian	121
Two or More	43
American Indian	2

White
382 (62.2%)
Asian
121 (19.7%)
Two or More
43 (7.0%)
Hispanic
35 (5.7%)
Black
31 (5.0%)
American Indian
2 (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:	NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)377-2233
Website:	http://www.niskyschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	614
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 1

Grade 6 204

Grade 7 214

Grade 8 189

Ungraded 6