HARRISON-MORTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Harrison-Morton MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Allentown City SD school district, located in Allentown, PA with about 753 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 52 teachers, Harrison-Morton MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Harrison-Morton Middle School, located in the heart of downtown Allentown, Pennsylvania, serves a diverse student body as part of the Allentown School District. Housed in a historic building that has been modernized to meet contemporary educational needs, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for students in grades 6 through 8. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while providing them with the necessary social-emotional tools to transition successfully into high school.

Beyond its core academic program, Harrison-Morton emphasizes community engagement and the development of the "whole child." The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and academic clubs, aimed at helping students discover their interests and talents. With a strong commitment to equity and inclusivity, the staff at Harrison-Morton works to provide personalized support and resources to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and structured environment.

For more information, contact Harrison-Morton MS at (484) 765-5701 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

137 N 2nd St
Allentown, PA 18101-1916
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HARRISON-MORTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Allentown, PA with about 753 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Allentown City SD
Total Students:
753
Teachers:
52.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 753 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HARRISON-MORTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.8%
Black or African American
12.9%
White
12.4%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

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.