Derry Area MS

994 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627

440 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Derry Area Middle School, located at 994 North Chestnut Street Extension in Derry, Pennsylvania, serves as a central hub of education for students in the Derry Area School District. As a middle school, the institution is specifically designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in the early adolescent years. The school strives to foster a supportive environment that encourages intellectual curiosity while helping students develop the foundational skills necessary for their future secondary education.

Beyond the core curriculum, Derry Area Middle School places an emphasis on cultivating a well-rounded student body through various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives. The facility serves as a vital part of the Derry community, working to maintain strong partnerships between educators, families, and local residents. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and academic growth, the school aims to prepare its students to be responsible, engaged citizens as they progress toward high school and beyond.

440

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Derry Area MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	7
Black	10
Two or More	22

White
401 (91.1%)
Two or More
22 (5.0%)
Black
10 (2.3%)
Hispanic
7 (1.6%)

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:	Derry Area SD
Phone:	(724)694-8231
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 147

Grade 7 145

Grade 8 148