Great Valley MS

255 North Phoenixville Pike
Malvern, PA 19355

754 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Great Valley Middle School, located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is part of the highly-regarded Great Valley School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary support to bridge the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on critical thinking, collaboration, and personal growth.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community environment. Students are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including intramural sports, arts programs, and numerous academic clubs, which help to cultivate well-rounded development. With its focus on rigorous standards and character building, Great Valley Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in the high school years and beyond.

754

Total Students

60.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Valley MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	389
Hispanic	102
Black	26
Asian	206
Two or More	31

White
389 (51.6%)
Asian
206 (27.3%)
Hispanic
102 (13.5%)
Two or More
31 (4.1%)
Black
26 (3.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Great Valley SD
Phone:	(610)644-6440
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	754
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 7 400

Grade 8 354