Palmyra Area MS

www.pasd.us

829 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Palmyra Area Middle School, located at 50 W Cherry St in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Palmyra Area School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the academic rigor of the high school level. By focusing on both core academics and personal development, the middle school aims to help students navigate the transition into their adolescent years while building a solid foundation for future success.

The school’s official website, [pasd.us](http://www.pasd.us), serves as a central hub for parents, students, and the community to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific news. As part of the broader Palmyra Area School District, the middle school emphasizes community engagement and strives to provide diverse opportunities for its students, ranging from classroom curriculum to extracurricular activities, all aimed at cultivating well-rounded, responsible citizens.

829

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmyra Area MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	678
Hispanic	60
Black	14
Asian	42
Two or More	35

White
678 (81.8 %)
Hispanic
60 (7.2 %)
Asian
42 (5.1 %)
Two or More
35 (4.2 %)
Black
14 (1.7 %)

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:	Palmyra Area SD
Phone:	(717)838-1331
Website:	http://www.pasd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	829
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 272

Grade 7 277

Grade 8 280