PENNRIDGE SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Pennridge South MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pennridge SD school district, located in Perkasie, PA with about 464 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 33 teachers, Pennridge South 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.
Pennridge South Middle School is a public middle school located in the heart of Perkasie, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Pennridge School District. Situated at the corner of Fifth and Cedar Streets, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, providing an academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The school is known for its traditional neighborhood setting and its focus on fostering both academic growth and the social-emotional development of early adolescents.
The curriculum at Pennridge South is broad, aiming to provide students with a well-rounded education that includes core subjects like mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies, alongside various elective opportunities. The school emphasizes a supportive learning culture where teachers and staff prioritize student engagement and extracurricular involvement. By offering a range of sports, clubs, and arts programs, the school encourages students to explore their interests and build school spirit within the wider Pennridge community.
For more information, contact Pennridge South MS at (215) 257-0467 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Perkasie, PA 18944-1096
(215) 257-0467
PENNRIDGE SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Perkasie, PA with about 464 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pennridge SD
- Total Students:
- 464
- Teachers:
- 33.03
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 464 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PENNRIDGE SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Female
- 52.4%
- Male
- 47.6%
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.