CENTRAL PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

600 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Central Park Middle School, located at 421 Elm Street in Schenectady, New York, serves as a key educational institution within the Schenectady City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that prepares students for the academic and social challenges of high school and beyond. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while encouraging personal growth, critical thinking, and civic responsibility.

Beyond its core academic programs, Central Park Middle School emphasizes the importance of community engagement and student wellness. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources, updates on district policies, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. As part of the broader Schenectady school community, the institution works to cultivate a collaborative culture where students are empowered to achieve their potential in a safe and structured setting.

600

Total Students

65.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	136
Black	159
Asian	169
Two or More	53
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
169 (28.2%)
Black
159 (26.5%)
Hispanic
136 (22.7%)
White
82 (13.7%)
Two or More
53 (8.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)370-8250
Website:	http://schenectadyschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	458
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 6 208

Grade 7 180

Grade 8 212