Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS

Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD
200 Short St Suite A
Philipsburg, PA 16866
372 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School (POAMS) is a public educational institution located in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. Serving students in the central region of the state, the school functions as a key component of the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District. It is designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school, providing a focused academic and social environment for students in the middle grades.

The school is committed to fostering student development through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, such as math, science, language arts, and social studies, while also offering opportunities for elective courses and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigors of secondary education and the responsibilities of citizenship within the local community.
372
Total Students
31.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    353 (94.9%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.6%)
  • Black
    3 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD
Phone: (814)342-4906
Website: http://www.pomounties.org/philipsburgosceolamiddleschool_home.aspx
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.1
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

* 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 6 118
Grade 7 124
Grade 8 130
Gender Ratio
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