WISSAHICKON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wissahickon MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Wissahickon SD school district, located in Ambler, PA with about 1,083 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 83 teachers, Wissahickon MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Wissahickon Middle School, located at 500 Houston Road in Ambler, Pennsylvania, serves as a cornerstone of the Wissahickon School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a balance between intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while cultivating a sense of community and personal responsibility.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Wissahickon Middle School offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs. These opportunities are intended to help students explore their individual interests, develop leadership skills, and build lasting peer connections. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school works closely with families and the local community to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

For more information, contact Wissahickon MS at (215) 619-8110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002-3554
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WISSAHICKON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ambler, PA with about 1,083 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Wissahickon SD
Total Students:
1,083
Teachers:
83.7
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 eligible school-No program
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 1,083 students

White
63.2%
Asian
13.5%
Black or African American
10.2%
Two or more races
7.4%
Hispanic/Latino
5.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.