McGuffey MS

343 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

McGuffey Middle School, located at 86 McGuffey Drive in Claysville, Pennsylvania, serves as a central educational hub for students in the McGuffey School District. The school provides a transitionary environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on a curriculum that bridges the gap between elementary fundamentals and the more rigorous academic expectations of the high school level. As a focal point for the local community in Washington County, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and social-emotional development during these critical formative years.

In addition to its core academic offerings, McGuffey Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by providing various extracurricular opportunities, athletics, and support services. The school operates with the goal of preparing its student body for future success by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and civic responsibility. By maintaining a close connection with the surrounding Claysville community, McGuffey Middle School strives to create a supportive and engaging atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its students.

343

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McGuffey MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	4
Two or More	8

White
331 (96.5 %)
Two or More
8 (2.3 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.2 %)

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:	McGuffey SD
Phone:	(724)948-3323
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 6 116

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 115