VESTAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.vestal.k12.ny.us

847 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Vestal Middle School, located at 600 S. Benita Blvd in Vestal, New York, serves as a key academic institution within the Vestal Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. This well-rounded approach is designed to help students explore their interests and build a sense of community. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, faculty contact information, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an official website at http://www.vestal.k12.ny.us, which serves as a primary resource for ongoing communication between the school and the community.

847

Total Students

69.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VESTAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	578
Hispanic	42
Black	44
Asian	141
Two or More	37
American Indian	3

White
578 (68.4%)
Asian
141 (16.7%)
Black
44 (5.2%)
Hispanic
42 (5.0%)
Two or More
37 (4.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)757-2331
Website:	http://www.vestal.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	847
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	273
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 6 285

Grade 7 283

Grade 8 277

Ungraded 2