Abington Heights MS

1555 Newton Ransom Blvd
Clarks Summit, PA 18411

1,097 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Abington Heights Middle School, located in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, serves students in grades 5 through 8 within the Abington Heights School District. Situated on Newton Ransom Boulevard, the school acts as a transitional bridge between the elementary level and the high school, focusing on academic development while fostering student growth during the middle years of education. The school is known for being part of a district that generally emphasizes high academic standards and a strong sense of community involvement in the Scranton suburban area.

The facility provides a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for exploratory electives. Beyond academics, the school encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and social initiatives designed to help students navigate the developmental challenges of adolescence. By prioritizing both intellectual rigor and personal responsibility, Abington Heights Middle School aims to prepare its student body for the transition to the Abington Heights High School environment.

1,097

Total Students

65.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abington Heights MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	924
Hispanic	51
Black	25
Asian	72
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	2

White
924 (84.2 %)
Asian
72 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
51 (4.6 %)
Black
25 (2.3 %)
Two or More
23 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Abington Heights SD
Phone:	(570)585-4300
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	1,097
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 257

Grade 6 291

Grade 7 276

Grade 8 273