Penn's Grove School

301 South Fifth St
Oxford, PA 19363

www.oxfordasd.org

528 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Penn’s Grove School is a public middle school located in Oxford, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the Oxford Area School District. Situated at 301 South Fifth Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students during their transition from elementary to high school. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for the rigors of secondary education while emphasizing the development of critical thinking and collaborative skills.

Beyond academics, Penn’s Grove School focuses on community and character development, reflecting the broader mission of the Oxford Area School District to inspire excellence in every student. The school utilizes its official website to keep families informed about district resources, extracurricular opportunities, and academic calendars. Through its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, Penn’s Grove serves as a central hub for the local community’s middle-level students, striving to ensure they are equipped with the tools necessary for future success.

528

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penn's Grove School
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	212
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	26

White
279 (52.8%)
Hispanic
212 (40.2%)
Two or More
26 (4.9%)
Black
10 (1.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Oxford Area SD
Phone:	(610)932-6615
Website:	http://www.oxfordasd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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 7 278

Grade 8 250