Donald H Eichhorn MS

2057 Washington Ave
Lewisburg, PA 17837

438 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Donald H. Eichhorn Middle School, located at 2057 Washington Avenue in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, serves the students of the Lewisburg Area School District. The school is named in honor of Dr. Donald H. Eichhorn, a nationally recognized figure in middle-level education who was a proponent of developmentally responsive middle schools. Reflecting this legacy, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment specifically tailored to the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of early adolescents.

The institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to foster well-rounded student growth. As a cornerstone of the Lewisburg community, the middle school is known for its commitment to high academic achievement and its collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local community. By focusing on both character development and scholastic excellence, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to the high school level and beyond.

438

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Donald H Eichhorn MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	38
Black	15
Asian	17
Two or More	30

White
338 (77.2%)
Hispanic
38 (8.7%)
Two or More
30 (6.8%)
Asian
17 (3.9%)
Black
15 (3.4%)

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:	Lewisburg Area SD
Phone:	(570)523-3220
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 6 142

Grade 7 151

Grade 8 145