Saucon Valley MS

2095 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055

599 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Saucon Valley Middle School, located at 2095 Polk Valley Road in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, serves as a central hub for students in grades 5 through 8 within the Saucon Valley School District. Nestled in a community-oriented environment, the school focuses on bridging the transition between elementary education and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. The facility is designed to support a wide range of developmental needs, offering a blend of core academic instruction in subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies, alongside exploratory courses that encourage students to discover new interests.

Beyond the classroom, Saucon Valley Middle School places a significant emphasis on fostering a supportive social environment. The school provides various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that allow students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body prepared for the challenges of the future while maintaining a strong connection to the local Hellertown community.

599

Total Students

45.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saucon Valley MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	455
Hispanic	87
Black	7
Asian	15
Two or More	35

White
455 (76.0%)
Hispanic
87 (14.5%)
Two or More
35 (5.8%)
Asian
15 (2.5%)
Black
7 (1.2%)

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:	Saucon Valley SD
Phone:	(610)838-7001
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 5 155

Grade 6 140

Grade 7 136

Grade 8 168