Bala-Cynwyd MS

510 Bryn Mawr Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

794 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Bala Cynwyd Middle School (BCMS), located in the Lower Merion School District, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. Situated in the heart of Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation, rigorous curriculum, and commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. It places a significant emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school while encouraging intellectual curiosity and personal growth through a wide array of core subjects and enrichment opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Bala Cynwyd Middle School is noted for its vibrant community atmosphere and a diverse selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school benefits from its location in an affluent, education-focused suburban community, which contributes to robust parent involvement and strong institutional support. With a focus on social-emotional learning alongside academic excellence, BCMS strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

794

Total Students

78.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bala-Cynwyd MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	488
Hispanic	41
Black	69
Asian	113
Two or More	83

White
488 (61.5%)
Asian
113 (14.2%)
Two or More
83 (10.5%)
Black
69 (8.7%)
Hispanic
41 (5.2%)

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:	Lower Merion SD
Phone:	(610)645-1480
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
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 5 202

Grade 6 209

Grade 7 203

Grade 8 180

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bala-Cynwyd MS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 5	202
Grade 6	209
Grade 7	203
Grade 8	180

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bala-Cynwyd MS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	392	49.4%
Male	402	50.6%

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