Emory H Markle MS

ehmms.swsd.k12.pa.us/

1,028 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Markle Intermediate School is a public school serving students in grades 3 through 4 within the South Western School District in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Located at 225 Bowman Road, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation during the critical transitional years between primary and middle school education. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and the development of essential social skills, helping students navigate the shift toward more independent learning.

The school operates under the mission of the South Western School District, which emphasizes excellence in education through a blend of traditional instruction and modern resources. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum, Markle Intermediate works to prepare its young students for the academic challenges of the upper elementary and middle school years. The school maintains a strong connection with the local community and provides various resources for parents and guardians to stay actively involved in their children's educational progress.

1,028

Total Students

70.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emory H Markle MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	853
Hispanic	70
Black	50
Asian	13
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
853 (83.0 %)
Hispanic
70 (6.8 %)
Black
50 (4.9 %)
Two or More
37 (3.6 %)
Asian
13 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Western SD
Phone:	(717)633-4840
Website:	http://ehmms.swsd.k12.pa.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,028
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 6 315

Grade 7 343

Grade 8 370