Sandy Run MS

520 Twining Rd
Dresher, PA 19025

www.udsd.org/o/srms

962 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sandy Run Middle School, located in Dresher, Pennsylvania, is part of the Upper Dublin School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically challenging environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous core academics with exploratory electives, ensuring that students develop both critical thinking skills and personal interests.

Beyond the classroom, Sandy Run emphasizes a holistic approach to education by offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school places a strong value on community involvement and character development, striving to create a safe and inclusive space where students feel encouraged to take intellectual risks. By prioritizing communication between staff, parents, and the community, Sandy Run aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to society.

962

Total Students

69.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandy Run MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	698
Hispanic	37
Black	81
Asian	88
Two or More	56
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
698 (72.6%)
Asian
88 (9.1%)
Black
81 (8.4%)
Two or More
56 (5.8%)
Hispanic
37 (3.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Upper Dublin SD
Phone:	(215)576-1281
Website:	http://www.udsd.org/o/srms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	962
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 6 327

Grade 7 309

Grade 8 326