Charles F Patton MS

760 Unionville Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348

(610)347-2000

cfpms.ucfsd.org/

915 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Charles F. Patton Middle School (CFPMS), located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. By balancing rigorous curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to help middle schoolers navigate the transitional years of early adolescence while preparing them for the demands of high school.

The school community emphasizes the development of the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning alongside core academic subjects. With a robust selection of clubs, athletic programs, and arts initiatives, Charles F. Patton encourages students to explore their interests and engage meaningfully with their peers. Through strong partnerships between faculty, parents, and the broader community, the school maintains a reputation for high achievement and a positive school climate that prioritizes inclusivity and growth.

915

Total Students

78.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles F Patton MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	657
Hispanic	45
Black	17
Asian	166
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
657 (71.8 %)
Asian
166 (18.1 %)
Hispanic
45 (4.9 %)
Two or More
29 (3.2 %)
Black
17 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Unionville-Chadds Ford SD
Phone:	(610)347-2000
Website:	http://cfpms.ucfsd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	915
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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 6 279

Grade 7 315

Grade 8 321