Elizabethtown Area MS

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827 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Elizabethtown Area Middle School, located at 600 E High St in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Elizabethtown Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in grades six through eight. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more complex demands of high school, helping students transition into becoming responsible, lifelong learners.

The school’s curriculum is supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage student engagement beyond the classroom. With a focus on community and character development, Elizabethtown Area Middle School leverages its resources to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to pursue their individual interests while preparing for future academic success. Through collaboration between staff, students, and families, the institution strives to maintain a positive school culture centered on inclusivity and continuous improvement.

827

Total Students

61.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elizabethtown Area MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	674
Hispanic	58
Black	26
Asian	29
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

White
674 (81.5%)
Hispanic
58 (7.0%)
Two or More
39 (4.7%)
Asian
29 (3.5%)
Black
26 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Elizabethtown Area SD
Phone:	(717)361-7525
Website:	http://www.etownschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=2075
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	827
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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 6 270

Grade 7 268

Grade 8 289