Eisenhower MS

1601 Markley St
Norristown, PA 19401

781 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Eisenhower Middle School, located at 1601 Markley St in Norristown, Pennsylvania, is a core institution within the Norristown Area School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on bridging the transition from elementary education to the more rigorous academic environment of high school. The facility is situated in a central area of the community, serving a diverse student population and aiming to provide a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Eisenhower Middle School is committed to fostering a supportive school culture that encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs. The school works closely with families and community stakeholders to promote student success, focusing on preparing its youth for the academic and personal challenges they will face in their future educational pursuits. As part of the Norristown community, it plays a vital role in providing local students with the tools and environment necessary for growth and lifelong learning.

781

Total Students

66.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eisenhower MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	429
Black	234
Asian	8
Two or More	59
American Indian	4

Hispanic
429 (54.9%)
Black
234 (30.0%)
Two or More
59 (7.6%)
White
47 (6.0%)
Asian
8 (1.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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:	Norristown Area SD
Phone:	(610)277-8720
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	781
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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 5 177

Grade 6 189

Grade 7 213

Grade 8 202