PENN WOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Penn Wood MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the William Penn SD school district, located in Darby, PA with about 721 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 53 teachers, Penn Wood 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.
Penn Wood Middle School, located at 121 Summit St. in Darby, Pennsylvania, is a key academic institution within the William Penn School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of its middle-grade students. As part of a diverse and historic district, Penn Wood Middle School focuses on providing a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while encouraging them to become engaged, responsible citizens.
Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of programs, extracurricular activities, and supportive resources, Penn Wood strives to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. By prioritizing collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the community, the school works to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. For more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, families can visit their official website at [www.wpsd.k12.pa.us](http://www.wpsd.k12.pa.us).
For more information, contact Penn Wood MS at (610) 586-1804 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Darby, PA 19023-2298
(610) 586-1804
http://www.wpsd.k12.pa.us
PENN WOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Darby, PA with about 721 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- William Penn SD
- Total Students:
- 721
- Teachers:
- 53.6
- 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 school
- 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 721 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PENN WOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 92.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- White
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.