School Overview
Waynesboro Area Middle School (WAMS), located in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Waynesboro Area School District. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by offering a diverse range of subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that encourage exploration and personal growth.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school emphasizes a supportive community culture that values student engagement and parent involvement. By leveraging the resources provided by the broader Waynesboro Area School District, the middle school focuses on equipping students with the essential skills, technological literacy, and character traits needed for future success. For those interested in more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, the official website at [www.wasd.k12.pa.us](http://www.wasd.k12.pa.us/) serves as the primary portal for the school community.
887
Total Students
61.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waynesboro Area MS
Demographic Student Count
White758
Hispanic48
Black27
Asian5
Two or More43
American Indian4
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    758 (85.5%)
  • Hispanic
    48 (5.4%)
  • Two or More
    43 (4.8%)
  • Black
    27 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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: Waynesboro Area SD
Phone: (717)762-1191
Website: http://www.wasd.k12.pa.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 887
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 315
Grade 7 263
Grade 8 309

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waynesboro Area MS
Grade Student Count
Grade 6315
Grade 7263
Grade 8309
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waynesboro Area MS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female45150.8%
Male43649.2%