School Overview
Williamsport Area Middle School (WAMS), located at 2800 West Fourth Street in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational hub for the Williamsport Area School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. Its curriculum is designed to be comprehensive, offering a blend of core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—complemented by a variety of elective opportunities that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, Williamsport Area Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement through a range of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented initiatives. The school strives to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages academic excellence, personal responsibility, and respect for others. By leveraging its resources and experienced faculty, WAMS aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigorous demands of the high school level while cultivating the skills necessary for long-term success in their future endeavors.
706
Total Students
53.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Williamsport Area MS
Demographic Student Count
White405
Hispanic50
Black131
Asian3
Two or More116
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    405 (57.4%)
  • Black
    131 (18.6%)
  • Two or More
    116 (16.4%)
  • Hispanic
    50 (7.1%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4%)
  • 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: Williamsport Area SD
Phone: (570)323-6177
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 706
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 362
Grade 8 344

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Williamsport Area MS
Grade Student Count
Grade 7362
Grade 8344
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Williamsport Area MS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female34248.4%
Male36451.6%