Pottstown MS

600 N Franklin St
Pottstown, PA 19464

www.pottstownschools.com

918 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Pottstown Middle School, located on North Franklin Street in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 5 through 8 within the Pottstown School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development, the school aims to help young adolescents navigate the challenges of middle school while preparing them for future success in their post-secondary pursuits.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pottstown Middle School promotes a culture of engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused initiatives. The school leverages its digital presence to keep parents and guardians informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school events. By encouraging collaboration between faculty, families, and the wider Pottstown community, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become productive, responsible, and lifelong learners.

918

Total Students

75.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pottstown MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	195
Black	326
Asian	7
Two or More	126
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Black
326 (35.5%)
White
256 (27.9%)
Hispanic
195 (21.2%)
Two or More
126 (13.7%)
Asian
7 (0.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)
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:	Pottstown SD
Phone:	(610)970-6665
Website:	http://www.pottstownschools.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	918
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 5 263

Grade 6 208

Grade 7 221

Grade 8 226