WIND GAP MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wind Gap MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pen Argyl Area SD school district, located in Pen Argyl, PA with about 665 students offering grade levels from 4th 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 45 teachers, Wind Gap 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.

Wind Gap Middle School is a public school located in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Pen Argyl Area School District. As a key component of the local educational system, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core subjects while providing opportunities for elective participation and personal growth.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Pen Argyl Area School District, which prioritizes community engagement, student achievement, and the development of responsible citizens. With its location on Teels Road, the school serves as a central hub for the district’s middle-grades population, offering various extracurricular activities and support services intended to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. For more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website.

For more information, contact Wind Gap MS at (610) 863-9093 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1620 Teels Rd
Pen Argyl, PA 18072-9734
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WIND GAP MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pen Argyl, PA with about 665 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pen Argyl Area SD
Total Students:
665
Teachers:
45.23
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
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
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 665 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WIND GAP MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.3%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic/Latino
4.1%
Asian
1.1%
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

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.