DuBois Area MS

DuBois Area SD
404 Liberty Blvd
DuBois, PA 15801
1,062 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
DuBois Area Middle School, located at 404 Liberty Blvd in DuBois, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational hub for students in the DuBois Area School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and the more rigorous academic environment of high school. It focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

The school environment at DuBois Area Middle School emphasizes community engagement and a supportive atmosphere. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school provides various extracurricular activities and programs intended to help students build character, leadership skills, and a sense of responsibility. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the institution strives to create an inclusive setting where students feel encouraged to achieve their academic potential and develop the foundational skills necessary for their future success.
1,062
Total Students
76.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    986 (92.8 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (3.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    12 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    9 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: DuBois Area SD
Phone: (814)375-8770
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 1,062
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 76.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
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 5 260
Grade 6 261
Grade 7 266
Grade 8 270
Grade 9 5
Gender Ratio