St Marys Area MS

Saint Marys Area SD
979 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
426 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
St. Marys Area Middle School, located at 979 S. Saint Marys Rd in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the St. Marys Area School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of students in the middle grades. By providing a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to foster a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of secondary school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, St. Marys Area Middle School plays a significant role in the local Saint Marys community. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment, often utilizing community resources and parental involvement to enhance student engagement. The school is committed to cultivating a sense of responsibility and school pride, encouraging students to participate in various sports, arts, and club activities, which helps build both individual character and a cohesive school culture.
426
Total Students
32.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    410 (96.2 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Saint Marys Area SD
Phone: (814)834-7831
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
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 6 168
Grade 7 128
Grade 8 130
Gender Ratio
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