VALLEY STREAM MEMORIAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

320 FLETCHER AVE
VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580

www.vschsd.org

937 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School, located at 320 Fletcher Avenue in Valley Stream, New York, is a central academic institution within the Valley Stream Central High School District. Serving students in grades 7 through 9, the school acts as a transitional bridge between the elementary level and the district’s senior high schools. The institution is committed to fostering a rigorous learning environment that balances academic achievement with the social and emotional development necessary for early adolescence.

Beyond its core curriculum, Memorial Junior High emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to engage the diverse student body. As part of the broader Valley Stream Central High School District, the school benefits from a coordinated instructional approach aimed at preparing students for future success in higher education and beyond. By focusing on both individual student growth and community involvement, the school maintains a reputation for being a supportive and structured environment for the youth of the Valley Stream community.

937

Total Students

81.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALLEY STREAM MEMORIAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	277
Black	348
Asian	224
Two or More	11
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

Black
348 (37.1%)
Hispanic
277 (29.6%)
Asian
224 (23.9%)
White
66 (7.0%)
Two or More
11 (1.2%)
American Indian
8 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)872-7710
Website:	http://www.vschsd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	937
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	413
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 7 304

Grade 8 301

Grade 9 332