JOHN G BORDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.walkillcsd.k12.ny.us

409 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

John G. Borden Middle School, located in Wallkill, New York, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Wallkill Central School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares young adolescents for the transition to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to balance core subjects like mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, the school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which help build community and school spirit. The administration and faculty emphasize strong home-school communication, utilizing their website and district resources to keep families informed about student progress and school events. As a key part of the Wallkill community, John G. Borden Middle School strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and challenging atmosphere where students are encouraged to become responsible and engaged learners.

409

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN G BORDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	117
Black	25
Asian	6
Two or More	12

White
249 (60.9%)
Hispanic
117 (28.6%)
Black
25 (6.1%)
Two or More
12 (2.9%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)

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:	WALLKILL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)895-7175
Website:	http://www.walkillcsd.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 7 193

Grade 8 210

Ungraded 6