Swift MS

1866 Robert Fulton Hwy
Quarryville, PA 17566

www.solanco.org

338 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Swift Middle School, located in Quarryville, Pennsylvania, serves as a key academic institution within the Solanco School District. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous academics with the social and emotional development characteristic of the adolescent years. The school emphasizes the transition from elementary education to high school readiness by offering a diverse curriculum, extracurricular activities, and various athletic programs designed to engage students in both their studies and their local community.

As part of the Solanco community, Swift Middle School places a high value on technological integration, character development, and student-centered learning. The school encourages a strong partnership between families and educators, aiming to prepare students for future success in the Solanco High School environment and beyond. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, Swift Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinking, responsibility, and a sense of belonging for all its students.

338

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swift MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	25
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	2

White
294 (87.0 %)
Hispanic
25 (7.4 %)
Two or More
11 (3.3 %)
Black
4 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Solanco SD
Phone:	(717)548-2187
Website:	http://www.solanco.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
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 6 123

Grade 7 107

Grade 8 108