At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 409
300
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
99%+28.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Windber Area MS is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Windber, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 300 students. It is part of the Windber Area SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictWindber Area SD
County42111
CityWindber
ZIP15963
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID422661007178
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment300
White88.0%
Hispanic / Latino4.3%
Black / African American1.7%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
88.0%
Hispanic
4.3%
Black
1.7%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
5.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.