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Drexel Hill MS

PublicGrades 6–8
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania · Upper Darby SD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,290
Student:Teacher13.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
Drexel Hill MS
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 415
1,290
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
100%+29.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Drexel Hill MS is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 1,290 students. It is part of the Upper Darby SD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictUpper Darby SD
County42045
CityDrexel Hill
ZIP19026
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID422432001971

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,290

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)