Wyoming Valley West MS
1,191 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wyoming Valley West Middle School, located at 201 Chester Street in Kingston, Pennsylvania, serves as a primary educational facility for students in the Wyoming Valley West School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—complemented by various exploratory programs intended to help students discover their interests and aptitudes.
The school operates as a central pillar of the Kingston community, reflecting the district’s commitment to fostering both academic achievement and social-emotional development. Beyond the classroom, Wyoming Valley West Middle School generally emphasizes student engagement through extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which aim to promote school spirit, teamwork, and character building. By maintaining a focus on student well-being and scholastic standards, the institution strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success in the district’s secondary educational programs and beyond.
The school operates as a central pillar of the Kingston community, reflecting the district’s commitment to fostering both academic achievement and social-emotional development. Beyond the classroom, Wyoming Valley West Middle School generally emphasizes student engagement through extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which aim to promote school spirit, teamwork, and character building. By maintaining a focus on student well-being and scholastic standards, the institution strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success in the district’s secondary educational programs and beyond.
1,191
Total Students
76.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 680 |
| Hispanic | 232 |
| Black | 165 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More | 101 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White680 (57.1 %)
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Hispanic232 (19.5 %)
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Black165 (13.9 %)
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Two or More101 (8.5 %)
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Asian9 (0.8 %)
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American Indian3 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
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: | Wyoming Valley West SD |
| Phone: | (570)287-2131 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 1,191 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 76.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
347
Grade 7
423
Grade 8
421
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 347 |
| Grade 7 | 423 |
| Grade 8 | 421 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 573 | 48.1% |
| Male | 618 | 51.9% |
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