Wind Gap MS

www.penargylschooldistrict.org/penargyl/

510 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Wind Gap Middle School is a public school located in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Pen Argyl Area School District. As a key component of the local educational system, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core subjects while providing opportunities for elective participation and personal growth.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Pen Argyl Area School District, which prioritizes community engagement, student achievement, and the development of responsible citizens. With its location on Teels Road, the school serves as a central hub for the district’s middle-grades population, offering various extracurricular activities and support services intended to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. For more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website.

510

Total Students

44.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wind Gap MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	45
Black	12
Asian	5
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
431 (84.5%)
Hispanic
45 (8.8%)
Two or More
14 (2.7%)
Black
12 (2.4%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pen Argyl Area SD
Phone:	(610)863-9093
Website:	http://www.penargylschooldistrict.org/penargyl/
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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 4 90

Grade 5 109

Grade 6 102

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 122