WALLENPAUPACK AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Wallenpaupack Area MS is a public middle school that is part of the Wallenpaupack Area SD school district, located in Hawley, PA with about 711 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 58 teachers, Wallenpaupack 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.
Wallenpaupack Area Middle School, located in Hawley, Pennsylvania, serves as a core component of the Wallenpaupack Area School District. Situated in the heart of the Pocono Mountains region, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and the rigorous academic environment of the high school. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future educational pursuits.
Beyond its academic offerings, Wallenpaupack Area Middle School fosters a vibrant school culture by encouraging student participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various clubs. The school is committed to maintaining a supportive environment that prioritizes communication between faculty, students, and families. By utilizing resources like its official website to keep the community informed, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are motivated to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to the broader Hawley community.
For more information, contact Wallenpaupack Area MS at (570) 226-4557 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hawley, PA 18428-7003
(570) 226-4557
WALLENPAUPACK AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Hawley, PA with about 711 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wallenpaupack Area SD
- Total Students:
- 711
- Teachers:
- 58
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 711 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WALLENPAUPACK AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.