Pennridge South MS

Fifth & Cedar Streets
Perkasie, PA 18944

428 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pennridge South Middle School is a public middle school located in the heart of Perkasie, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Pennridge School District. Situated at the corner of Fifth and Cedar Streets, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, providing an academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The school is known for its traditional neighborhood setting and its focus on fostering both academic growth and the social-emotional development of early adolescents.

The curriculum at Pennridge South is broad, aiming to provide students with a well-rounded education that includes core subjects like mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies, alongside various elective opportunities. The school emphasizes a supportive learning culture where teachers and staff prioritize student engagement and extracurricular involvement. By offering a range of sports, clubs, and arts programs, the school encourages students to explore their interests and build school spirit within the wider Pennridge community.

428

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pennridge South MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	50
Black	10
Asian	4
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
339 (79.2 %)
Hispanic
50 (11.7 %)
Two or More
24 (5.6 %)
Black
10 (2.3 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
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:	Pennridge SD
Phone:	(215)257-0467
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
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 6 127

Grade 7 153

Grade 8 148