Dallastown Area MS

ms.dallastown.net/

1,027 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Dallastown Area Middle School, located at 700 New School Lane in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 7 and 8 within the Dallastown Area School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while focusing on both core academic subjects and elective opportunities that encourage personal growth, critical thinking, and the exploration of individual interests.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student-centered programs, the school strives to create a well-rounded experience that helps students develop social responsibility and a sense of belonging. With a focus on preparing young adolescents for future success, Dallastown Area Middle School works to maintain a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and families to ensure a positive and productive middle school journey.

1,027

Total Students

65.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dallastown Area MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	756
Hispanic	90
Black	95
Asian	26
Two or More	54
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
756 (73.6 %)
Black
95 (9.3 %)
Hispanic
90 (8.8 %)
Two or More
54 (5.3 %)
Asian
26 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Dallastown Area SD
Phone:	(717)244-4021
Website:	http://ms.dallastown.net/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,027
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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 7 502

Grade 8 517

Grade 9 8