Greater Johnstown MS
660 Students
Middle School 5th - 7th
School Overview
Greater Johnstown Middle School, located at 220 Messenger Street in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational hub for the Greater Johnstown School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. As part of a district with a deep-rooted history in the Johnstown area, the school works to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school through a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration and social development.
Beyond academics, the school places a significant focus on student well-being and the development of a positive school culture. By utilizing its facility on Messenger Street, the school provides a space where students can participate in various extracurricular activities, sports, and programs designed to build character and teamwork. The faculty and staff aim to partner with local families to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed, reflecting the district’s ongoing dedication to educational excellence within the Johnstown community.
Beyond academics, the school places a significant focus on student well-being and the development of a positive school culture. By utilizing its facility on Messenger Street, the school provides a space where students can participate in various extracurricular activities, sports, and programs designed to build character and teamwork. The faculty and staff aim to partner with local families to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed, reflecting the district’s ongoing dedication to educational excellence within the Johnstown community.
660
Total Students
52.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 228 |
| Hispanic | 48 |
| Black | 274 |
| Two or More | 109 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black274 (41.5 %)
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White228 (34.5 %)
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Two or More109 (16.5 %)
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Hispanic48 (7.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
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: | Greater Johnstown SD |
| Phone: | (814)533-5670 |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 7th |
| Total Students: | 660 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 52.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
233
Grade 6
236
Grade 7
191
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 233 |
| Grade 6 | 236 |
| Grade 7 | 191 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 306 | 46.4% |
| Male | 354 | 53.6% |
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