PENN CAMBRIA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Penn Cambria MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Penn Cambria SD school district, located in Gallitzin, PA with about 521 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 36 teachers, Penn Cambria 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.

Penn Cambria Middle School, located at 401 Division Street in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Penn Cambria School District. The school is situated in a quiet, historic community in Cambria County, functioning as a bridge between the foundational learning of elementary school and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. The facility is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic standards and the social-emotional development necessary for early adolescence.

Beyond the classroom, Penn Cambria Middle School is deeply integrated into the local culture of the Gallitzin area, often participating in regional extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives. The school focuses on preparing students for their future academic careers by offering a diverse curriculum that includes technology integration, arts, and athletics. By maintaining a balance between structured instructional time and character-building programs, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience for all students in the district.

For more information, contact Penn Cambria MS at (814) 886-4181 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.