NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Newtown MS is a public middle school that is part of the Council Rock SD school district, located in Newtown, PA with about 809 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 52 teachers, Newtown MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Newtown Middle School, located at 116 Richboro Road in Newtown, Pennsylvania, is a key academic institution within the Council Rock School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore a diverse range of extracurricular interests and community involvement opportunities.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its supportive community culture. By utilizing modern pedagogical practices and maintaining a strong connection between staff, students, and parents, Newtown Middle School aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and responsible citizenship. Through its official website, the school provides transparent communication regarding its educational goals, athletic programs, and daily operations, reflecting the Council Rock School District’s broader mission to provide a high-quality, student-centered education for all residents.

For more information, contact Newtown MS at (215) 944-2600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

116 Richboro Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
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NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Newtown, PA with about 809 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Council Rock SD
Total Students:
809
Teachers:
52.7
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 809 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.2%
Asian
10.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.0%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Two or more races
0.1%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.