WATTSBURG AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Wattsburg Area MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Wattsburg Area SD school district, located in Erie, PA with about 425 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 30 teachers, Wattsburg 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.
Wattsburg Area Middle School is a public educational institution located in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving as a key component of the Wattsburg Area School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing academic growth, personal development, and preparation for high school. Its curriculum is designed to balance core subjects with elective opportunities, aiming to meet the diverse needs of students during their formative adolescent years.
Beyond academics, the school places significant value on community and student engagement. By leveraging resources within the Wattsburg Area School District, the middle school encourages participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and social initiatives that promote school spirit and teamwork. Prospective parents and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, athletic schedules, and administrative policies by visiting their official website at [www.wattsburg.org](http://www.wattsburg.org).
For more information, contact Wattsburg Area MS at (814) 824-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Erie, PA 16509-6422
(814) 824-3400
http://www.wattsburg.org
WATTSBURG AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Erie, PA with about 425 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wattsburg Area SD
- Total Students:
- 425
- Teachers:
- 30.32
- 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
* 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 425 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WATTSBURG AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.