SUFFERN MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.sufferncentral.org

880 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Suffern Middle School, located at 80 Hemion Road in Suffern, New York, serves as a key component of the Ramapo Central School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational environment for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive community. It is situated in a suburban setting that emphasizes a well-rounded experience, blending traditional classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Ramapo Central School District, which prioritizes innovation, student achievement, and inclusivity. By offering a diverse curriculum and a wide array of programs—ranging from athletics to the arts—Suffern Middle School aims to address the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. Through its commitment to fostering critical thinking and collaborative skills, the school strives to ensure that its students are well-equipped to meet the challenges of their future academic and personal endeavors.

880

Total Students

90.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUFFERN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	430
Black	76
Asian	66
Two or More	38
American Indian	5

Hispanic
430 (48.9%)
White
265 (30.1%)
Black
76 (8.6%)
Asian
66 (7.5%)
Two or More
38 (4.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)

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:	SUFFERN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)357-7400
Website:	http://www.sufferncentral.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	880
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 6 299

Grade 7 288

Grade 8 293