Bloomsburg Area MS

www.bloomsburgasd.schoolwires.com

354 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bloomsburg Area Middle School, located at 1100 Railroad St in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, serves as a core academic institution within the Bloomsburg Area School District. Catering to students in the middle grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development necessary for young adolescents. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school while encouraging personal growth and community engagement.

The school operates with a commitment to maintaining clear communication with families and the local community, as reflected in its accessible online portal. Through the district’s official website, Bloomsburg Area Middle School provides stakeholders with essential information regarding school policies, extracurricular activities, and academic resources. Overall, the institution functions as a vital hub for education in Columbia County, striving to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential and develop as responsible citizens.

354

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bloomsburg Area MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	20
Black	11
Asian	7
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
292 (82.5 %)
Two or More
23 (6.5 %)
Hispanic
20 (5.6 %)
Black
11 (3.1 %)
Asian
7 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bloomsburg Area SD
Phone:	(570)784-9100
Website:	http://www.bloomsburgasd.schoolwires.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 132

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 110