New Cumberland MS

549 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

New Cumberland Middle School, located in the borough of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the West Shore School District. The school is situated in a traditional residential setting, acting as a key educational hub for the local community. It focuses on providing a bridge between elementary and high school education, emphasizing both academic rigor and the social-emotional development necessary for students during their early adolescent years.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement through a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. By promoting collaboration and a sense of belonging, New Cumberland Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education, striving to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped with the critical thinking skills needed for long-term academic and personal success.

549

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Cumberland MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	86
Black	55
Asian	18
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
356 (64.8 %)
Hispanic
86 (15.7 %)
Black
55 (10.0 %)
Two or More
31 (5.6 %)
Asian
18 (3.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Shore SD
Phone:	(717)774-0162
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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 6 174

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 196