Gettysburg Area MS

646 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Gettysburg Area Middle School (GAMS), located at 37 Lefever Street in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational hub for the Gettysburg Area School District. The school focuses on fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its adolescent students, providing a transitional environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future success while encouraging community engagement and personal growth within the historic context of the Gettysburg area.

The school’s online presence, hosted through the district's internal resources, highlights a commitment to integrating technology and classroom communication. While the specific link provided serves as a portal for faculty-hosted resources—specifically associated with staff member J. Staffor—it reflects the broader school culture of providing students and families with direct access to educational materials, assignments, and school-related information. Through this structure, Gettysburg Area Middle School aims to maintain transparency and facilitate a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the student body.
646
Total Students
53.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gettysburg Area MS
Demographic Student Count
White471
Hispanic98
Black25
Asian15
Two or More34
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    471 (72.9%)
  • Hispanic
    98 (15.2%)
  • Two or More
    34 (5.3%)
  • Black
    25 (3.9%)
  • Asian
    15 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: Gettysburg Area SD
Phone: (717)334-6254
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 211
Grade 7 209
Grade 8 226

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gettysburg Area MS
Grade Student Count
Grade 6211
Grade 7209
Grade 8226
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gettysburg Area MS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30346.9%
Male34353.1%