Pottsgrove MS

1351 North Hanover Street
Pottstown, PA 19464

697 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pottsgrove Middle School, located at 1351 North Hanover Street in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational hub within the Pottsgrove School District. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the institution aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

The school is recognized for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience that extends beyond traditional classroom instruction. Pottsgrove Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and elective courses designed to help students discover their interests and talents. With a focus on community engagement and effective communication between staff, students, and families, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting.

697

Total Students

58.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pottsgrove MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	69
Black	137
Asian	9
Two or More	84
American Indian	2

White
396 (56.8 %)
Black
137 (19.7 %)
Two or More
84 (12.1 %)
Hispanic
69 (9.9 %)
Asian
9 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Pottsgrove SD
Phone:	(610)326-8243
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	697
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 6 214

Grade 7 237

Grade 8 246