Allen MS

272 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Allen Middle School, located at 4225 Gettysburg Road in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the West Shore School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is situated in a suburban community and is known for providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The facility focuses on fostering an environment that supports academic growth, social-emotional development, and the transition toward more rigorous secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Allen Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music programs, and academic clubs, designed to help students discover their interests and develop leadership skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded approach to learning and maintaining a supportive atmosphere, Allen Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, all while remaining an active participant in the greater Camp Hill area.

272

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Allen MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	36
Black	21
Asian	7
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
183 (67.3%)
Hispanic
36 (13.2%)
Two or More
22 (8.1%)
Black
21 (7.7%)
Asian
7 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	West Shore SD
Phone:	(717)761-1500
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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 7 140

Grade 8 132