School Overview
Waynesboro Area Middle School (WAMS), located in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Waynesboro Area School District. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by offering a diverse range of subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that encourage exploration and personal growth.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school emphasizes a supportive community culture that values student engagement and parent involvement. By leveraging the resources provided by the broader Waynesboro Area School District, the middle school focuses on equipping students with the essential skills, technological literacy, and character traits needed for future success. For those interested in more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, the official website at [www.wasd.k12.pa.us](http://www.wasd.k12.pa.us/) serves as the primary portal for the school community.
990
Total Students
65.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waynesboro Area MS
Demographic Student Count
White827
Hispanic58
Black35
Asian3
Two or More65
American Indian2
  • White
    827 (83.5 %)
  • Two or More
    65 (6.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    58 (5.9 %)
  • Black
    35 (3.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
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: Waynesboro Area SD
Phone: (717)762-1191
Website: http://www.wasd.k12.pa.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 990
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 65.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 311
Grade 7 337
Grade 8 342

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waynesboro Area MS
Grade Student Count
Grade 6311
Grade 7337
Grade 8342
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waynesboro Area MS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female48849.3%
Male50250.7%