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West York Area MS

1700 Bannister St, York, PA, 17404

Ranked 323 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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West York Area MS

1700 Bannister St, York, PA, 17404

About West York Area MS

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 45% in Reading.
59
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
646
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 56.04%
Asian 2.01%
Hispanic 23.07%
Black 9.29%
Two+ Races 9.29%
Native Am. 0.15%
White
56.04%
Asian
2.01%
Hispanic
23.07%
Black
9.29%
Two+ Races
9.29%
Native Am.
0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 646
47.06%
304 Female
52.94%
342 Male

Student Population

646 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

323 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

West York Area MS Contact Information

Address

1700 Bannister St, York, PA, 17404

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Phone

(717) 845-1671

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Website

wyasd.org

TOP 323 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West York Area MS

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 2:46 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

West York Area Middle School will be administering the PSSA testing to students in grades 3-8 from late April to early May of 2026. The school also distributed resources to assist older relatives who provide kinship care and provided updated guidelines for athletic events and the Golden Bulldog Pass. The district also pointed to various communication channels such as the Blue and White Newsletter and Bulldog Breakdown to keep families aware of what’s going on at schools and in athletics.

FAQ

Q1. How is learning structured at West York Area Middle School?

Ans. At West York Area Middle School, students rotate between subject classes, work with different teachers, and manage assignments across multiple subjects each day.

Q2. What does a normal school day feel like for students?

Ans. Students move between rooms, keep track of time, use lockers, and balance classwork with homework from several teachers.

Q3. How do teachers help when students miss work?

Ans. Teachers often provide time during the day or after school to catch up, along with reminders and check-ins to keep students on track.

Q4. What can students get involved in after school?

Ans. Students can join sports teams, clubs, arts programs, and other activities that run throughout the school year.

Q5. Who usually fits well in this environment?

Ans. Students who are ready to stay organized and follow a structured daily schedule tend to adjust more comfortably.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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