Mount Nittany MS

656 Brandywine Dr
State College, PA 16801

www.scasd.org/Domain/704

752 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mount Nittany Middle School, located in State College, Pennsylvania, is a prominent public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the State College Area School District, the school is situated in a residential area of State College, providing a centralized learning hub for the community. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and academically rigorous environment that emphasizes the developmental needs of early adolescents through a blend of core curriculum, exploratory courses, and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Mount Nittany Middle School prioritizes the social-emotional growth of its students, offering a variety of athletic programs, music ensembles, and clubs that encourage student engagement and leadership. The school benefits from its proximity to the broader State College community, often leveraging local resources and partnerships to enhance the educational experience. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the faculty and staff work to create a supportive culture that values both scholastic achievement and personal character development.

752

Total Students

64.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Nittany MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	572
Hispanic	36
Black	24
Asian	60
Two or More	59
Pacific Islander	1

White
572 (76.1%)
Asian
60 (8.0%)
Two or More
59 (7.8%)
Hispanic
36 (4.8%)
Black
24 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	State College Area SD
Phone:	(814)466-5133
Website:	http://www.scasd.org/Domain/704
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	752
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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 6 262

Grade 7 250

Grade 8 240