Yellow Breeches MS

30 Academy Street
Boiling Springs, PA 17007

508 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Yellow Breeches Middle School, located in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the South Middleton School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a scenic area of Cumberland County, reflecting the community-oriented values of the surrounding Boiling Springs region. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth while addressing the unique social and emotional developmental needs of middle-level learners.

Academically, the school emphasizes a robust curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, often incorporating technology integration and collaborative learning opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Yellow Breeches Middle School typically encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, musical programs, and service-based clubs, all aimed at building character and school spirit. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and parents to ensure a supportive educational experience.

508

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yellow Breeches MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	3
Black	8
Asian	65
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
400 (78.7%)
Asian
65 (12.8%)
Two or More
30 (5.9%)
Black
8 (1.6%)
Hispanic
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Middleton SD
Phone:	(717)258-6484
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 6 174

Grade 7 161

Grade 8 173