PENNWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Pennwood MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pennsbury SD school district, located in Yardley, PA with about 772 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 71 teachers, Pennwood MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Pennwood Middle School, located in Yardley, Pennsylvania, is a well-regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Pennsbury School District. Situated on Makefield Road, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and academically challenging environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.
Beyond the classroom, Pennwood Middle School encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music programs, and various interest-based clubs. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff who work to create an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for the future. With a focus on community engagement and academic excellence, Pennwood remains a central educational pillar for families in the Yardley and Pennsbury area.
For more information, contact Pennwood MS at (215) 428-4237 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Yardley, PA 19067-3199
(215) 428-4237
PENNWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Yardley, PA with about 772 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pennsbury SD
- Total Students:
- 772
- Teachers:
- 71.87
- 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 772 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PENNWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.0%
- Black or African American
- 6.5%
- Asian
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 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.