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BETHLEHEM CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
DELMAR, New York · BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students950
Student:Teacher11.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch16%
Title INo
BETHLEHEM CENTRAL
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
950
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
16%-42.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

BETHLEHEM CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in DELMAR, New York. The school enrolls 950 students. It is part of the BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
16% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictBETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36001
CityDELMAR
ZIP12054
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360471000210

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment950
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino2.4%
Black / African American8.3%
Asian2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native84.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races2.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
2.4%
Black
8.3%
Asian
2.8%
Two+
2.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %16%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)