Leechburg Area MS

152 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Leechburg Area Middle School, located at 215 1st St. in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, serves as a vital component of the Leechburg Area School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their adolescent years. By prioritizing a personalized approach to learning, the school aims to cultivate student engagement and academic growth within a close-knit environment.

Beyond the classroom, Leechburg Area Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and sports, encouraging students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. Situated in the heart of the Leechburg community, the school maintains strong ties with local families and stakeholders, working collectively to prepare its students for the challenges and opportunities of high school and beyond.

152

Total Students

12.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leechburg Area MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Black	1
Two or More	9

White
142 (93.4 %)
Two or More
9 (5.9 %)
Black
1 (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:	Leechburg Area SD
Phone:	(724)845-7701
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	152
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 47

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 48