CHAMBERSBURG AREA MS - SOUTH
Chambersburg Area MS - South is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Chambersburg Area SD school district, located in Chambersburg, PA with about 1,061 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 68 teachers, Chambersburg Area MS - South has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Chambersburg Area Middle School (CAMS) – South is part of the Chambersburg Area School District, serving students in grades 6 through 8. Located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, the school provides a comprehensive educational environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of early adolescents. The faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to engage in rigorous curriculum, explore extracurricular interests, and prepare for the transition to the high school level.
Beyond its academic core, CAMS South is committed to creating a well-rounded experience through various school programs, athletics, and student activities. The school operates under the broader mission of the Chambersburg Area School District, which emphasizes equity, innovation, and preparing students for success in a global society. By utilizing technology and collaborative teaching strategies, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong communication with parents and the surrounding community. For more detailed information on district policies, calendars, and specific school initiatives, visitors are encouraged to consult the official district website at [casdonline.org](http://www.casdonline.org).
For more information, contact Chambersburg Area MS - South at (717) 261-3385 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chambersburg, PA 17201-2827
(717) 261-3385
http://www.casdonline.org
CHAMBERSBURG AREA MS - SOUTH is a public Title I school in Chambersburg, PA with about 1,061 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chambersburg Area SD
- Total Students:
- 1,061
- Teachers:
- 68.95
- 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 eligible school-No program
- 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 1,061 students
- White
- 63.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.1%
- Black or African American
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
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.