Waynesboro Area MS
990 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 827 |
| Hispanic | 58 |
| Black | 35 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 65 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White827 (83.5 %)
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Two or More65 (6.6 %)
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Hispanic58 (5.9 %)
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Black35 (3.5 %)
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Asian3 (0.3 %)
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American Indian2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 311 |
| Grade 7 | 337 |
| Grade 8 | 342 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 488 | 49.3% |
| Male | 502 | 50.7% |
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