Gettysburg Area MS
682 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Gettysburg Area Middle School (GAMS), located at 37 Lefever Street in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational hub for the Gettysburg Area School District. The school focuses on fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its adolescent students, providing a transitional environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future success while encouraging community engagement and personal growth within the historic context of the Gettysburg area.
The school’s online presence, hosted through the district's internal resources, highlights a commitment to integrating technology and classroom communication. While the specific link provided serves as a portal for faculty-hosted resources—specifically associated with staff member J. Staffor—it reflects the broader school culture of providing students and families with direct access to educational materials, assignments, and school-related information. Through this structure, Gettysburg Area Middle School aims to maintain transparency and facilitate a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the student body.
The school’s online presence, hosted through the district's internal resources, highlights a commitment to integrating technology and classroom communication. While the specific link provided serves as a portal for faculty-hosted resources—specifically associated with staff member J. Staffor—it reflects the broader school culture of providing students and families with direct access to educational materials, assignments, and school-related information. Through this structure, Gettysburg Area Middle School aims to maintain transparency and facilitate a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the student body.
682
Total Students
50.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 507 |
| Hispanic | 102 |
| Black | 23 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Two or More | 30 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White507 (74.3 %)
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Hispanic102 (15.0 %)
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Two or More30 (4.4 %)
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Black23 (3.4 %)
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Asian18 (2.6 %)
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American Indian2 (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: | Gettysburg Area SD |
| Phone: | (717)334-6254 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 682 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 50.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
187
Grade 7
254
Grade 8
238
Grade 9
3
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 187 |
| Grade 7 | 254 |
| Grade 8 | 238 |
| Grade 9 | 3 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 316 | 46.3% |
| Male | 366 | 53.7% |
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