WILMINGTON AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wilmington Area MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Wilmington Area SD school district, located in New Wilmington, PA with about 355 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 26 teachers, Wilmington Area MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Wilmington Area Middle School, located at 400 Wood St in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, serves as a core educational institution within the Wilmington Area School District. As a middle-level school, it acts as a transitional bridge for students, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparation for the rigorous demands of high school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement and character building within the local community.

In addition to its standard curriculum, the school integrates technology and extracurricular opportunities to engage students during their formative middle school years. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding New Wilmington area, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, and language arts—with personal development. Families and community members can access further details regarding district policies, faculty information, and academic calendars through the official school district website at http://www.wilmington.k12.pa.us.

For more information, contact Wilmington Area MS at (724) 656-8866 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.