LENGEL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lengel MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pottsville Area SD school district, located in Pottsville, PA with about 777 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 52 teachers, Lengel 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.

Lengel Middle School, located at 1541 Laurel Blvd in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the Pottsville Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development during the critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests in arts, technology, and athletics.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Lengel Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school works to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and develop essential social skills. With its central location in Pottsville, the school remains a vital pillar of the local community, committed to providing a structured and inclusive learning experience that helps students transition successfully from childhood to their teenage years.

For more information, contact Lengel MS at (570) 621-2923 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1541 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901-1419
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LENGEL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pottsville, PA with about 777 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pottsville Area SD
Total Students:
777
Teachers:
52.65
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 schoolwide school
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 777 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LENGEL MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
82.5%
Black or African American
9.1%
Hispanic/Latino
5.5%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

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.