Harrison-Morton MS

704 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Harrison-Morton Middle School, located in the heart of downtown Allentown, Pennsylvania, serves a diverse student body as part of the Allentown School District. Housed in a historic building that has been modernized to meet contemporary educational needs, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for students in grades 6 through 8. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while providing them with the necessary social-emotional tools to transition successfully into high school.

Beyond its core academic program, Harrison-Morton emphasizes community engagement and the development of the "whole child." The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and academic clubs, aimed at helping students discover their interests and talents. With a strong commitment to equity and inclusivity, the staff at Harrison-Morton works to provide personalized support and resources to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and structured environment.

704

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrison-Morton MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	520
Black	76
Asian	9
Two or More	47
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
520 (73.9%)
Black
76 (10.8%)
White
49 (7.0%)
Two or More
47 (6.7%)
Asian
9 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Allentown City SD
Phone:	(484)765-5701
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 262

Grade 7 204

Grade 8 238