Danforth Middle School is a learning community where inquiry, critical thinking and creativity are used in all areas of instruction. Our mission is to ensure that all students become learners who:

• meet or exceed all New York State Learning Standards;
• exhibit and model the four community agreements - mutual respect, attentive listening, right to pass, and appreciations/no put downs;
• succeed in a challenging and changing world, taking pride in their effort and achievement.

                     This is accomplished by:

• providing an unrelenting focus on literacy, mathematical reasoning, and inquiry;
• creating a learning environment where high expectations are held and the four community agreements - mutual respect, attentive listening, right to pass, and appreciations/no put downs, are modeled and taught;
• embracing a committed partnership with families and the community;
• delivering effective instruction using research-based strategies and technologies.