Penndale MS

400 Penn St
Lansdale, PA 19446

1,171 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Penndale Middle School, located at 400 Penn St in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, serves students in grades 7 through 9 as part of the North Penn School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the transition from middle school to the higher academic expectations of high school. Penndale offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies—with a wide variety of elective courses, including world languages, technology education, and the arts.

Beyond the classroom, Penndale Middle School encourages student involvement through a diverse range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These programs are designed to help students explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a sense of community. With a commitment to academic excellence and student well-being, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, striving to prepare its students for future success in their academic journeys and beyond.

1,171

Total Students

89.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penndale MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	574
Hispanic	112
Black	140
Asian	240
Two or More	98
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
574 (49.0%)
Asian
240 (20.5%)
Black
140 (12.0%)
Hispanic
112 (9.6%)
Two or More
98 (8.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

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:	North Penn SD
Phone:	(215)368-2700
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	1,171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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 7 384

Grade 8 401

Grade 9 386