Wattsburg Area MS

www.wattsburg.org

409 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Wattsburg Area Middle School is a public educational institution located in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving as a key component of the Wattsburg Area School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing academic growth, personal development, and preparation for high school. Its curriculum is designed to balance core subjects with elective opportunities, aiming to meet the diverse needs of students during their formative adolescent years.

Beyond academics, the school places significant value on community and student engagement. By leveraging resources within the Wattsburg Area School District, the middle school encourages participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and social initiatives that promote school spirit and teamwork. Prospective parents and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, athletic schedules, and administrative policies by visiting their official website at [www.wattsburg.org](http://www.wattsburg.org).

409

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wattsburg Area MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	386
Hispanic	11
Black	1
Two or More	11

White
386 (94.4 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.7 %)
Two or More
11 (2.7 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Wattsburg Area SD
Phone:	(814)824-3400
Website:	http://www.wattsburg.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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 5 103

Grade 6 102

Grade 7 95

Grade 8 109