Mechanicsburg MS

1750 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

1,047 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mechanicsburg Middle School, located at 1750 South Market Street in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Mechanicsburg Area School District. Catering to students in the middle grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional growth during a critical transition period in a student's development. The campus is integrated into the local community, providing a structured environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for the rigors of high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is known for promoting a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs. By encouraging participation in sports, arts, and clubs, Mechanicsburg Middle School aims to nurture student interests and build a strong sense of school spirit. With a focus on student-centered learning and community involvement, the school remains a pillar of the Mechanicsburg educational system, striving to support the diverse needs of its student body.

1,047

Total Students

81.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mechanicsburg MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	761
Hispanic	81
Black	99
Asian	49
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	1

White
761 (72.7 %)
Black
99 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
81 (7.7 %)
Two or More
56 (5.3 %)
Asian
49 (4.7 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Mechanicsburg Area SD
Phone:	(717)691-4560
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,047
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 6 369

Grade 7 358

Grade 8 320