WILLIAM PENN MIDDLE SCHOOL

William Penn MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pennsbury SD school district, located in Yardley, PA with about 944 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 78 teachers, William Penn MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

William Penn Middle School, located in the Yardley area of Bucks County, is a key component of the Pennsbury School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that balances rigorous curriculum standards with social and emotional development. The school prides itself on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a diverse range of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to cater to a wide array of student interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, William Penn Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and inclusivity. The school environment is structured to promote active student engagement, encouraging pupils to participate in athletics, performing arts, and various service-oriented clubs. By maintaining strong lines of communication between faculty, parents, and the local community, the school strives to cultivate a collaborative culture where students are challenged to reach their full potential while developing the character and critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

For more information, contact William Penn MS at (215) 428-4280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1524 Derbyshire Rd
Yardley, PA 19067-4797
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WILLIAM PENN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Yardley, PA with about 944 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pennsbury SD
Total Students:
944
Teachers:
78.49
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 944 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM PENN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
76.7%
Black or African American
6.6%
Asian
6.4%
Two or more races
5.9%
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.