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#1854 of 2,846 schools in PA
Williamsport Area MS
Middle School · Williamsport Area Sd · Williamsport, PA
A Williamsport Area Sd middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2800 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
- Math 30% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Williamsport Area MS score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Williamsport Area MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,770
Median home value
$176,200
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Neumann Regional AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 206 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Williamsport Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Williamsport Area MS is listed in Williamsport Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williamsport Area MS
Williamsport Area MS is a public middle school in Williamsport, PA, part of Williamsport Area Sd, serving approximately 696 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,854 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williamsport Area MS
What grades does Williamsport Area MS serve?
Williamsport Area MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Williamsport Area MS?
Williamsport Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 696 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamsport Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamsport Area MS is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williamsport Area MS rank in PA?
Williamsport Area MS ranks #1,854 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Williamsport Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Williamsport Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Williamsport Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williamsport Area MS has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Williamsport Area MS a charter school?
No, Williamsport Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williamsport Area MS a Title I school?
No, Williamsport Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williamsport Area MS?
64.7% of students at Williamsport Area MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 696
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lycoming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (570) 323-6177
- Area population (ZIP 17701)
- 43,169
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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