Jackson MS

524 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hand Middle School, located at 431 S. Ann Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a public school serving students in the School District of Lancaster. As a middle school, it provides an educational environment tailored to students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on both academic development and the social-emotional transition from childhood to adolescence. The school is situated within an urban district and reflects the diverse cultural and socioeconomic demographics of the Lancaster city community.

The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. Hand Middle School typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects like English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside various elective opportunities. By utilizing the resources of the School District of Lancaster, the school aims to promote equity and excellence, encouraging students to engage in extracurricular activities and participate in a vibrant, community-oriented academic experience.

524

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	380
Black	99
Asian	12
Two or More	14

Hispanic
380 (72.5%)
Black
99 (18.9%)
White
19 (3.6%)
Two or More
14 (2.7%)
Asian
12 (2.3%)

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:	Lancaster SD
Phone:	(717)291-6161
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
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 5 1

Grade 6 186

Grade 7 154

Grade 8 178

Grade 9 5