Newtown MS

www.crsd.org/newtownms

851 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Newtown Middle School, located at 116 Richboro Road in Newtown, Pennsylvania, is a key academic institution within the Council Rock School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore a diverse range of extracurricular interests and community involvement opportunities.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its supportive community culture. By utilizing modern pedagogical practices and maintaining a strong connection between staff, students, and parents, Newtown Middle School aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and responsible citizenship. Through its official website, the school provides transparent communication regarding its educational goals, athletic programs, and daily operations, reflecting the Council Rock School District’s broader mission to provide a high-quality, student-centered education for all residents.

851

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newtown MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	661
Hispanic	35
Black	10
Asian	123
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
661 (77.7 %)
Asian
123 (14.5 %)
Hispanic
35 (4.1 %)
Two or More
18 (2.1 %)
Black
10 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Council Rock SD
Phone:	(215)944-2600
Website:	http://www.crsd.org/newtownms
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	851
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 7 438

Grade 8 413