PALMYRA AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Palmyra Area MS is a public middle school that is part of the Palmyra Area SD school district, located in Palmyra, PA with about 897 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 58 teachers, Palmyra Area MS 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.

Palmyra Area Middle School, located at 50 W Cherry St in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Palmyra Area School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the academic rigor of the high school level. By focusing on both core academics and personal development, the middle school aims to help students navigate the transition into their adolescent years while building a solid foundation for future success.

The school’s official website, [pasd.us](http://www.pasd.us), serves as a central hub for parents, students, and the community to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific news. As part of the broader Palmyra Area School District, the middle school emphasizes community engagement and strives to provide diverse opportunities for its students, ranging from classroom curriculum to extracurricular activities, all aimed at cultivating well-rounded, responsible citizens.

For more information, contact Palmyra Area MS at (717) 838-1331 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

50 W Cherry St
Palmyra, PA 17078-2301
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PALMYRA AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Palmyra, PA with about 897 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Palmyra Area SD
Total Students:
897
Teachers:
58.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 897 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PALMYRA AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.0%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
2.6%
Black or African American
0.9%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.