PENNDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Penndale MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the North Penn SD school district, located in Lansdale, PA with about 1,209 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th 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 93 teachers, Penndale 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.

Penndale Middle School, located at 400 Penn St in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, serves students in grades 7 through 9 as part of the North Penn School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the transition from middle school to the higher academic expectations of high school. Penndale offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies—with a wide variety of elective courses, including world languages, technology education, and the arts.

Beyond the classroom, Penndale Middle School encourages student involvement through a diverse range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These programs are designed to help students explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a sense of community. With a commitment to academic excellence and student well-being, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, striving to prepare its students for future success in their academic journeys and beyond.

For more information, contact Penndale MS at (215) 368-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 Penn St
Lansdale, PA 19446-2896
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PENNDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lansdale, PA with about 1,209 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
North Penn SD
Total Students:
1,209
Teachers:
93.27
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
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th 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 1,209 students

White
57.9%
Asian
19.9%
Black or African American
11.3%
Hispanic/Latino
7.8%
Two or more races
3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.