Pittston Area MS

964 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Pittston Area Middle School, located at 120 New Street in Pittston, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Pittston Area School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for early adolescents. It serves as a community-centered institution, focusing on providing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both their studies and extracurricular pursuits.

Academically, the middle school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the challenges of secondary education. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a sense of belonging and school spirit, often participating in regional programs and activities that reflect the broader identity of the Pittston area. By prioritizing student growth, faculty mentorship, and a structured learning environment, Pittston Area Middle School remains committed to cultivating the potential of its diverse student body.

964

Total Students

54.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittston Area MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	757
Hispanic	115
Black	52
Asian	11
Two or More	26
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
757 (78.5 %)
Hispanic
115 (11.9 %)
Black
52 (5.4 %)
Two or More
26 (2.7 %)
Asian
11 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Pittston Area SD
Phone:	(570)654-2415
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	964
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
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 5 234

Grade 6 240

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 281