Williamsport Area MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701 · Williamsport Area SD
#294 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#6360 of 15,369 nationally
About Williamsport Area MS
Williamsport Area MS is a public middle located in Williamsport, in the Williamsport Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 706 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 294th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (68th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 706.
There are 8 schools in Williamsport; Williamsport Area MS ranks 5th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)63.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Williamsport Area MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Williamsport Area MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jackson Primary Sch
Williamsport · Public elementary · Grades K–3
555 students · 464 m away
Williamsport Area SHS
Williamsport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,462 students · 681 m away
Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch
Williamsport · Public middle · Grades 4–6
543 students · 4.5 km away
Cochran Primary Sch
Williamsport · Public elementary · Grades K–3
538 students · 5.1 km away
Curtin Intrmd Sch
Williamsport · Public middle · Grades 4–6
525 students · 5.6 km away
Rommelt El Sch
South Williamsport · Public middle · Grades 5–6
176 students · 5.9 km away
Central El Sch
South Williamsport · Public elementary · Grades K–4
414 students · 5.9 km away
South Williamsport Area JSHS
South Williamsport · Public high · Grades 7–12
478 students · 6.1 km away
Hepburn-Lycoming Primary Sch
Cogan Station · Public elementary · Grades K–3
402 students · 7.1 km away
Loyalsock Twp MS
Williamsport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
353 students · 8.8 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Harrison-Morton MS
Allentown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
Pine-Richland MS
Gibsonia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
703 students
Central Dauphin East MS
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
Bethlehem · Public middle · Grades 4–6
702 students
Strong Vincent MS
Erie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
Highland MS
Beaver Falls · Public middle · Grades 5–8
698 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Williamsport Area MS a good school?
Williamsport Area MS has a Success Index (US) of 56.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #294 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Williamsport Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Williamsport Area MS ranks #294 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #6360 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Williamsport Area MS?
Williamsport Area MS had 706 students in 2025.
Is Williamsport Area MS a elementary school or a high school?
Williamsport Area MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Williamsport Area MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Williamsport Area MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.