GREENCASTLE-ANTRIM MIDDLE SCHOOL
Greencastle-Antrim MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Greencastle-Antrim SD school district, located in Greencastle, PA with about 722 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 41 teachers, Greencastle-Antrim MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Greencastle-Antrim Middle School (GAMS), located at 370 South Ridge Avenue in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Greencastle-Antrim School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their crucial middle school years. By offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.
Beyond its academic offerings, Greencastle-Antrim Middle School places a high value on community engagement and the holistic growth of its students. The school actively encourages participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various student organizations, which helps to create a supportive and inclusive campus culture. Through a commitment to modern educational practices and collaboration between staff, students, and parents, GAMS strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to the local community. For more information on their specific programs and district news, you can visit their official website at [http://www.gcasd.org](http://www.gcasd.org).
For more information, contact Greencastle-Antrim MS at (717) 597-3226 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Greencastle, PA 17225-1158
(717) 597-3226
http://www.gcasd.org
GREENCASTLE-ANTRIM MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Greencastle, PA with about 722 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Greencastle-Antrim SD
- Total Students:
- 722
- Teachers:
- 41.25
- 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 targeted assistance 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 722 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GREENCASTLE-ANTRIM MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 89.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
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.