William Penn MS

1524 Derbyshire Rd
Yardley, PA 19067

904 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

William Penn Middle School, located in the Yardley area of Bucks County, is a key component of the Pennsbury School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that balances rigorous curriculum standards with social and emotional development. The school prides itself on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a diverse range of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to cater to a wide array of student interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, William Penn Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and inclusivity. The school environment is structured to promote active student engagement, encouraging pupils to participate in athletics, performing arts, and various service-oriented clubs. By maintaining strong lines of communication between faculty, parents, and the local community, the school strives to cultivate a collaborative culture where students are challenged to reach their full potential while developing the character and critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

904

Total Students

80.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Penn MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	658
Hispanic	73
Black	55
Asian	59
Two or More	57
American Indian	2

White
658 (72.8%)
Hispanic
73 (8.1%)
Asian
59 (6.5%)
Two or More
57 (6.3%)
Black
55 (6.1%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Pennsbury SD
Phone:	(215)428-4280
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	904
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
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 6 286

Grade 7 306

Grade 8 312