Paxon Hollow MS

815 Paxon Hollow Rd
Broomall, PA 19008

868 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Paxon Hollow Middle School, located in Broomall, Pennsylvania, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Marple Newtown School District. It caters to students in grades 6 through 8, providing a structured environment focused on academic excellence, personal growth, and social-emotional development. The school is known for its commitment to a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective offerings, including music, art, and technology, designed to help students discover and cultivate their unique interests.

Beyond the classroom, Paxon Hollow Middle School emphasizes a vibrant school culture characterized by inclusivity and community engagement. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics, student clubs, and performing arts programs, which encourage students to build leadership skills and foster collaborative relationships with their peers. By prioritizing both academic achievement and a supportive school climate, Paxon Hollow aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while helping them develop into well-rounded, responsible citizens.

868

Total Students

63.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paxon Hollow MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	666
Hispanic	26
Black	27
Asian	112
Two or More	35
American Indian	2

White
666 (76.7%)
Asian
112 (12.9%)
Two or More
35 (4.0%)
Black
27 (3.1%)
Hispanic
26 (3.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	Marple Newtown SD
Phone:	(610)359-4320
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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 6 282

Grade 7 296

Grade 8 290