Drexel Hill MS

3001 State Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026

1,244 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Drexel Hill Middle School, located at 3001 State Rd in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, is a key academic institution within the Upper Darby School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary schooling and high school preparation. The school is situated in a central, accessible location within the community, making it a focal point for local students and families in the Delaware County area.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Like other schools in the Upper Darby School District, Drexel Hill Middle School typically offers a diverse curriculum, extracurricular activities, and various student support services designed to help adolescents navigate their formative years. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and academic rigor, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in their secondary education and beyond.

1,244

Total Students

101.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Drexel Hill MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	120
Black	644
Asian	99
Two or More	78
American Indian	1

Black
644 (51.8%)
White
302 (24.3%)
Hispanic
120 (9.6%)
Asian
99 (8.0%)
Two or More
78 (6.3%)
American Indian
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 Darby SD
Phone:	(610)853-4580
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 403

Grade 7 404

Grade 8 437