PENNSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

PENNSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pennsville School District school district, located in PENNSVILLE, NJ with about 420 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, PENNSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PENNSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 4 William Penn Avenue in Pennsville, New Jersey, serves as a central educational hub for the community's adolescent students. As part of the Pennsville School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic environment of high school. The facility focuses on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can navigate the transitional challenges of early adolescence while building a strong foundation in core academic subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies.

Beyond its academic curriculum, PENNSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes the importance of personal growth, social responsibility, and community engagement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs designed to help students explore their interests and develop leadership skills outside the classroom. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the institution aims to prepare its students not only for the academic demands of Pennsville Memorial High School but also for success as informed and contributing members of the broader community.

For more information, contact PENNSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL at (856) 540-6200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4 WILLIAM PENN AVENUE
PENNSVILLE, NJ 08070-1800
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PENNSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PENNSVILLE, NJ with about 420 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
420
Teachers:
41.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 420 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PENNSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
80.2%
Hispanic/Latino
10.0%
Two or more races
5.0%
Black or African American
3.1%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.