Western Wayne MS

1970B Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436

411 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Western Wayne Middle School, located in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Western Wayne School District. Situated in a rural setting in Wayne County, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The facility is designed to foster both academic growth and social development, offering a curriculum that aligns with Pennsylvania state standards while encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities.

Beyond its core academic program, the school emphasizes a supportive community environment, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education. The faculty and staff prioritize the developmental needs of early adolescents, utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices. As a central hub for the local community, Western Wayne Middle School plays a vital role in the district’s mission to equip students with the essential skills, character, and knowledge necessary for their future academic and personal success.

411

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Wayne MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	357
Hispanic	30
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	17

White
357 (86.9 %)
Hispanic
30 (7.3 %)
Two or More
17 (4.1 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Western Wayne SD
Phone:	(800)321-9973
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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 6 135

Grade 7 135

Grade 8 141