PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD school district, located in Philipsburg, 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 43 teachers, Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School (POAMS) is a public educational institution located in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. Serving students in the central region of the state, the school functions as a key component of the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District. It is designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school, providing a focused academic and social environment for students in the middle grades.

The school is committed to fostering student development through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, such as math, science, language arts, and social studies, while also offering opportunities for elective courses and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigors of secondary education and the responsibilities of citizenship within the local community.

For more information, contact Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS at (814) 342-4906 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.