Yough Intrmd/MS Sch

www.youghsd.net

541 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Yough Intermediate/Middle School, located in Ruffsdale, Pennsylvania, is a primary component of the Yough School District, serving students in the intermediate and middle school grade levels. Situated along Route 31, the school functions as a community hub for local families, focusing on providing a structured academic transition between elementary education and the high school experience. The institution emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a learning environment aimed at the developmental needs of young adolescents.

As part of the broader Yough School District, the school works to integrate technology and traditional instruction to prepare students for future academic success. By maintaining a presence through their official district website, the school facilitates communication between faculty, parents, and the community. The campus serves as a significant educational anchor for the Westmoreland County area, committed to maintaining local educational goals and district-wide policies designed to support student growth and engagement.

541

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yough Intrmd/MS Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	503
Hispanic	8
Black	4
Two or More	26

White
503 (93.0%)
Two or More
26 (4.8%)
Hispanic
8 (1.5%)
Black
4 (0.7%)

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:	Yough SD
Phone:	(724)872-5164
Website:	http://www.youghsd.net
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 5 130

Grade 6 129

Grade 7 140

Grade 8 142