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Highland Falls Middle School

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Highland Falls Middle School is located at 52 Mountain Avenue Highland Falls, NY providing education for grades 5-8 in Orange County. The school serves the needs of the small community of Fort Montgomery. Technology integration and activities that provide opportunities for problem solving, students at every grade level gradually become accountable for their own learning. Comprehensive academic programs provide each student with a strong foundation in the core curricula areas of language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. Additionally, staff analyzes state and local test results as a means of changing curriculum and instruction.

Highland Falls Middle School adheres to the same principles set forth by the district as well as the other schools along with providing an education that will aid students in becoming leaders in our democratic society and in their community. Teachers and staff work with parents and community leaders to offer the best possible learning environment for the betterment of not only the educational opportunities, but also the pride of living in rural New York. Teachers are devoted to providing an outstanding learning environment where students will be skilled to become victorious in all aspects of their lives whether for higher education or their career.

Highland Falls Middle School desires students to be safe, engaging environment that values all members of the community and encourages them to pursue their full potential as life-long learners and respectful citizens. Every effort to incorporate literacy learning in all areas of learning: social studies, science, math, health, physical education, and the arts.


Overview

Highland Falls Middle School

Highland Falls Central School District

52 Mountain Avenue
Highland Falls, NY 10928

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Urban Fringe of a Mid-Size City (Suburb: Large)

845-446-4761 (Phone)

Serving Grades: 5-8

Principal: Ellen Connors

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Student Enrollment Information

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67637178

Additional Student Information

Total Students
279
Attendance Rate
94%
Suspensions
4
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
10.7
Free Lunch
49
Reduced Lunch
28
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
0
Other Full Time Professional Staff
4
Full Time Teachers
30
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
0
Other Part Time Professional Staff
1

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:Elementary / Middle School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Science
All Students
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 
Living Environment
2006
23
 
100.0%

Nearby Public Libraries

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