PENNRIDGE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Pennridge Central MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pennridge SD school district, located in Perkasie, PA with about 636 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 40 teachers, Pennridge Central 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.

Pennridge Central Middle School, located in Perkasie, Pennsylvania, is a core component of the Pennridge School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering academic growth and personal development during the critical middle school transition years. The campus at 144 Walnut Street is situated within a suburban community, providing a structured educational environment that emphasizes foundational learning, extracurricular involvement, and the development of social-emotional skills.

The school is dedicated to maintaining a well-rounded educational program that aligns with the broader goals of the Pennridge district. By offering a blend of rigorous core subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—alongside elective opportunities and athletics, Pennridge Central aims to prepare its student body for the complexities of high school. Through its commitment to faculty-student collaboration and community engagement, the school seeks to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their academic potential.

For more information, contact Pennridge Central MS at (215) 258-0939 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

144 Walnut Street
Perkasie, PA 18944-2290
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PENNRIDGE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Perkasie, PA with about 636 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pennridge SD
Total Students:
636
Teachers:
40.54
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 636 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PENNRIDGE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
86.9%
Asian
4.6%
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%
Black or African American
3.0%
Two or more races
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.