Pennridge Central MS

528 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pennridge Central Middle School, located in Perkasie, Pennsylvania, is a core component of the Pennridge School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering academic growth and personal development during the critical middle school transition years. The campus at 144 Walnut Street is situated within a suburban community, providing a structured educational environment that emphasizes foundational learning, extracurricular involvement, and the development of social-emotional skills.

The school is dedicated to maintaining a well-rounded educational program that aligns with the broader goals of the Pennridge district. By offering a blend of rigorous core subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—alongside elective opportunities and athletics, Pennridge Central aims to prepare its student body for the complexities of high school. Through its commitment to faculty-student collaboration and community engagement, the school seeks to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their academic potential.

528

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pennridge Central MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	41
Black	20
Asian	14
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
433 (82.0 %)
Hispanic
41 (7.8 %)
Black
20 (3.8 %)
Two or More
19 (3.6 %)
Asian
14 (2.7 %)
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)258-0939
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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 6 171

Grade 7 176

Grade 8 181