Bala-Cynwyd MS

510 Bryn Mawr Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004

Top 10% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 2 of 162 in Pennsylvania

See top schools in Bala Cynwyd

About Bala-Cynwyd MS

Pennsylvania has a lot of great middle schools, and Bala-Cynwyd Middle School is one of them. These schools are known for their focus on academics, well-rounded learning, and supportive teaching. There are about 15 students for every teacher at the school. This means that each student gets personal attention, follows a set schedule, and has chances to work with other students. Recent school data shows that around 86% of students can read well and around 78% can do math well. This shows that the students are doing well in school and that the teachers are using good ways to teach. Families looking for good middle schools like that the school works on building character, giving students more to do, and getting them involved in class. People often say that the school is like the best private schools because it does such a good job of organizing learning and helping students grow.

Contact Information

Address

510 Bryn Mawr Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004

View on Map

Phone

(610) 645-1480

Call Now

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 78%
Reading 86%
State average proficiency is 78% in Math and 86% in Reading.
81
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
796
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world innovations.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

TOP 2 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bala-Cynwyd MS

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

2

of 162 in Pennsylvania

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

Read More

Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

Read More

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 62.56%
Asian 13.32%
Hispanic 5.53%
Black 8.92%
Two+ Races 9.67%
Native Am. 0%
White
62.56%
Asian
13.32%
Hispanic
5.53%
Black
8.92%
Two+ Races
9.67%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 796
49.37%
393 Female
50.63%
403 Male

Student Population

796 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

199 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Bala-Cynwyd Middle School was honored for its outstanding debate and public speaking teams after students won top placements at a state-level communication tournament. The school also celebrated achievements in its orchestra program, which recently performed at a regional honors event.

FAQ

Q1. How does Ramay Junior High School let parents know about important dates and events?

Ans. School newsletters, district communication tools, and reminders from teachers let families know about important dates and events so they can plan ahead.

Q2. What kinds of behavior do you expect from students to help make the school a better place?

Ans. Behavior expectations are all about respect and responsibility. Staff members help students make good choices and create a supportive environment.

Q3. How does the school use technology in its daily life?

Ans. Technology integration includes platforms that the district supports that help students do their work, talk to their teachers, and stay organized.

Q4. What does Ramay Junior High do to help students feel good?

Ans. Help for well-being includes counseling services and programs run by staff that help students deal with social, emotional, and academic problems.

Q5. Do students have the chance to join clubs or take part in activities?

Ans. Students can join several clubs or extracurricular activities that are meant to help them develop their interests and connect with others.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say

Bala-Cynwyd MS

If you’re a parent, please share the highlights of your experience with Bala-Cynwyd MS

terms and conditions
Feedback

DISCLAIMER

The information provided about schools is for general reference only and may not be 100% accurate or up to date. We recommend contacting the respective school directly to confirm the latest details and ensure accuracy.