Oil City Area MS

Oil City Area SD
8 Lynch Blvd
Oil City, PA 16301
528 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Oil City Area Middle School is a public educational institution located in Oil City, Pennsylvania, serving as a key component of the Oil City Area School District. Situated at 8 Lynch Blvd, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive academic environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and personal development during these formative years. The school emphasizes a standard core curriculum while offering various opportunities for students to engage with their peers through extracurricular activities and academic programs designed to prepare them for the transition to high school.

As part of the broader Oil City Area School District, the middle school benefits from the district's commitment to community-centered education and resource management. The school’s digital presence at [www.ocasd.org](http://www.ocasd.org) serves as a primary hub for communication, providing parents and guardians with access to academic calendars, district policies, and information regarding faculty and administrative support. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and collaborative learning, Oil City Area Middle School aims to cultivate a positive school climate that encourages academic success and community responsibility.
528
Total Students
42.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    482 (91.3%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (3.6%)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.5%)
  • Black
    11 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • 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: Oil City Area SD
Phone: (814)676-5702
Website: http://www.ocasd.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
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 5 118
Grade 6 134
Grade 7 134
Grade 8 142
Gender Ratio