Penn MS

1007 Penn Middle Way
Jeannette, PA 15644

518 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Penn Middle School, located in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Penn-Trafford School District. Serving students in the middle grade levels, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school education by fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. The facility is situated in a community-focused setting, prioritizing a supportive environment that encourages students to explore their interests through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

Academically, Penn Middle School focuses on preparing students for the rigorous expectations of secondary education by emphasizing core subjects while promoting critical thinking and collaborative learning. Beyond the classroom, the school typically provides a range of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities designed to help students build character, leadership skills, and community connections. By maintaining a balance between academic achievement and student wellness, the school strives to prepare its youth for success in their future academic and personal endeavors.

518

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penn MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	484
Hispanic	2
Black	8
Asian	6
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

White
484 (93.4%)
Two or More
17 (3.3%)
Black
8 (1.5%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)
Hispanic
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Penn-Trafford SD
Phone:	(724)744-4431
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 6 179

Grade 7 177

Grade 8 162