POTTSTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Pottstown MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pottstown SD school district, located in Pottstown, PA with about 935 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 69 teachers, Pottstown 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.

Pottstown Middle School, located on North Franklin Street in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 5 through 8 within the Pottstown School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development, the school aims to help young adolescents navigate the challenges of middle school while preparing them for future success in their post-secondary pursuits.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pottstown Middle School promotes a culture of engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused initiatives. The school leverages its digital presence to keep parents and guardians informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school events. By encouraging collaboration between faculty, families, and the wider Pottstown community, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become productive, responsible, and lifelong learners.

For more information, contact Pottstown MS at (610) 970-6665 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 N Franklin St
Pottstown, PA 19464-4099
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POTTSTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pottstown, PA with about 935 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pottstown SD
Total Students:
935
Teachers:
69.35
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
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 935 students

Black or African American
37.3%
White
34.1%
Hispanic/Latino
14.8%
Two or more races
12.8%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.