North Pocono MS

665 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

North Pocono Middle School, located at 701 Church Street in Moscow, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational hub for students within the North Pocono School District. Situated in a suburban-rural community in Lackawanna County, the school is designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and social-emotional growth for middle-grade students.

The school is known for its commitment to the district’s core values, focusing on preparing students for the challenges of secondary education through a comprehensive curriculum. Beyond traditional academics, North Pocono Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, music programs, and clubs, which encourage student involvement and school spirit. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens within the North Pocono community.

665

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Pocono MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	581
Hispanic	29
Black	10
Asian	8
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	1

White
581 (87.4 %)
Two or More
36 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
29 (4.4 %)
Black
10 (1.5 %)
Asian
8 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	North Pocono SD
Phone:	(570)842-4588
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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 6 222

Grade 7 243

Grade 8 200