California Area MS

www.calsd.org

158 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

California Area Middle School, located at 40 Trojan Way in Coal Center, Pennsylvania, is a public educational institution serving students within the California Area School District. As part of a small-town district, the school focuses on providing a foundational middle-level education that bridges the gap between elementary learning and high school preparation. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, often utilizing the "Trojan" identity to foster school spirit and a sense of belonging among its student body.

The school’s academic and extracurricular programs are designed to support the development of young adolescents through a comprehensive curriculum. By leveraging the resources provided by the California Area School District, the middle school emphasizes core subject proficiency alongside opportunities for student growth in technology, athletics, and social development. For more detailed information regarding their current academic calendar, staff directory, or specific district initiatives, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.calsd.org.

158

Total Students

9.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for California Area MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	6
Black	4
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
131 (82.9%)
Two or More
16 (10.1%)
Hispanic
6 (3.8%)
Black
4 (2.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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:	California Area SD
Phone:	(724)785-5800
Website:	http://www.calsd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 80

Grade 8 78