Middle Schools in Waynesboro Area School District


Summary:

The Waynesboro Area Middle School is the sole middle school serving the Waynesboro Area School District in Pennsylvania. While the school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, it faces some challenges in academic achievement, particularly in Math and English Language Arts, where proficiency rates lag behind state averages.

However, the school's performance in Science is stronger, with proficiency rates exceeding the state average. Additionally, the school benefits from a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15:1, which may contribute to more personalized attention for students. The school also serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 53% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which could impact academic performance.

Overall, the data suggests that the Waynesboro Area Middle School is facing some challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement, but also has areas of relative strength, such as in Science. Further investigation into the school's strategies and support systems could provide more insights into how to address the observed performance gaps and better support the needs of the student population.

District Detail

 210 Clayton Ave
Waynesboro, PA 17268-2066

 (717) 762-1191

SchoolDigger Rank:
327th of 610 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 4,262

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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