BLOOMSBURG AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Bloomsburg Area MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Bloomsburg Area SD school district, located in Bloomsburg, PA with about 388 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Bloomsburg Area MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bloomsburg Area Middle School, located at 1100 Railroad St in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, serves as a core academic institution within the Bloomsburg Area School District. Catering to students in the middle grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development necessary for young adolescents. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school while encouraging personal growth and community engagement.
The school operates with a commitment to maintaining clear communication with families and the local community, as reflected in its accessible online portal. Through the district’s official website, Bloomsburg Area Middle School provides stakeholders with essential information regarding school policies, extracurricular activities, and academic resources. Overall, the institution functions as a vital hub for education in Columbia County, striving to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential and develop as responsible citizens.
For more information, contact Bloomsburg Area MS at (570) 784-9100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bloomsburg, PA 17815-3614
(570) 784-9100
BLOOMSBURG AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bloomsburg, PA with about 388 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bloomsburg Area SD
- Total Students:
- 388
- Teachers:
- 27.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 388 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BLOOMSBURG AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.9%
- Black or African American
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.