OIL CITY AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Oil City Area MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Oil City Area SD school district, located in Oil City, PA with about 593 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 41 teachers, Oil City 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.

Oil City Area Middle School is a public educational institution located in Oil City, Pennsylvania, serving as a key component of the Oil City Area School District. Situated at 8 Lynch Blvd, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive academic environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and personal development during these formative years. The school emphasizes a standard core curriculum while offering various opportunities for students to engage with their peers through extracurricular activities and academic programs designed to prepare them for the transition to high school.

As part of the broader Oil City Area School District, the middle school benefits from the district's commitment to community-centered education and resource management. The school’s digital presence at [www.ocasd.org](http://www.ocasd.org) serves as a primary hub for communication, providing parents and guardians with access to academic calendars, district policies, and information regarding faculty and administrative support. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and collaborative learning, Oil City Area Middle School aims to cultivate a positive school climate that encourages academic success and community responsibility.

For more information, contact Oil City Area MS at (814) 676-5702 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.