Williamsport Area MS
712 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Williamsport Area Middle School (WAMS), located at 2800 West Fourth Street in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational hub for the Williamsport Area School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. Its curriculum is designed to be comprehensive, offering a blend of core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—complemented by a variety of elective opportunities that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education.
Beyond the classroom, Williamsport Area Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement through a range of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented initiatives. The school strives to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages academic excellence, personal responsibility, and respect for others. By leveraging its resources and experienced faculty, WAMS aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigorous demands of the high school level while cultivating the skills necessary for long-term success in their future endeavors.
Beyond the classroom, Williamsport Area Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement through a range of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented initiatives. The school strives to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages academic excellence, personal responsibility, and respect for others. By leveraging its resources and experienced faculty, WAMS aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigorous demands of the high school level while cultivating the skills necessary for long-term success in their future endeavors.
712
Total Students
55.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 422 |
| Hispanic | 43 |
| Black | 119 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 122 |
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White422 (59.3 %)
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Two or More122 (17.1 %)
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Black119 (16.7 %)
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Hispanic43 (6.0 %)
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Asian6 (0.8 %)
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: | Williamsport Area SD |
| Phone: | (570)323-6177 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 712 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 55.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
352
Grade 8
360
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 352 |
| Grade 8 | 360 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 322 | 45.2% |
| Male | 390 | 54.8% |
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