Fast Facts
Graduates:
A complete list of where our graduates have moved onto can be found here.
Class Sizes:
- Early Childhood
- Junior Pre-Kindergarten (typically 3-years old): 8 to 1 ratio
- Senior Pre-Kindergarten (typically 4-years-old): 10 to 1 ratio
- Kindergarten: Average of 12 students
- Lower School
- Grades 1 & 2: Average class size of 12 students
- Grades 3rd & 4th: Average class size of 11.6 students
- Middle School
- Grades 5-8: Average class size of 12.5 students
Class Offerings
Pre-Kindergarten
Math, Writing, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, Music, Drama, Library, Physical Education
Kindgarten - Grade 4
Math, Writing, Reading, Grammar, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, Music, Drama, Library, Physical Education, Computer/Technology, Health and Visual Arts
Grades 5 - 8
Math, Writing, Literature, Grammar, Science, Social Studies, Spanish or French, Music, Drama, Physical Education, Computer/Technology, Health and Visual Arts
Library
Currently holds 11,750 volumes, all cataloged through our 'Destiny-OPAC' (Online Public Access Catalog) system. Access to this is available on every MDS computer.
Students:
We currently enroll about 150 students who come from over a dozen surrounding communities, most of which provide busing to and from school, and who are admitted without regard to race, color, religion, or national or ethnic origin.
Living Values Program:
Our Living Values Program is integrated into our environment, curriculum, and whole school programming. The integration of this program into all areas of school life provides a safe and respectful atmosphere for optimal learning and personal development, enhancing a deeper experience and understanding of 12 universal values: Peace, Respect, Responsibility, Unity, Happiness, Freedom, Tolerance, Love, Cooperation, Simplicity, Humility, and Honesty.
Inter-Scholastic Sports
Students in Grades 5 - 8
Fall: JV and Varsity Soccer (Coed) and Field Hockey (Girls); Winter: JV and Varsity Basketball (Coed); Spring: Boys Lacrosse and Girls Lacrosse
Faculty
Over 30 faculty and staff members holding a collection of advanced degrees and state certifications.
Additional Care Programs:
- Before and After School Care Programs.
- Day Care on most holidays.
- Spring Break and Summer Academic and Recreational Programs are available.
Clubs/Activities (as requested):
Book Club, Knitting, Reading Buddies, Student Council, Student Ambassadors, Art Clubs, Garden Club, Rock Ensemble, Run for Fun, and Odyssey of the Mind team.
Lunch
Nutritionally-sound hot lunches and salad bar are served daily, and are included in the tuition. Students sit at mixed-age tables with a faculty member. A variety of healthy snacks are also available to students in Grades K-8 for purchase before school every day.
Finances
- A tuition that is one-third (33%) less than the National Association of Independent School’s average for K through 8 day schools.
- Tuition that is less than half (55%) of the average tuition for New York independent K-8 day schools that are NAIS members.
- Limited, need-based financial aid is available.
