The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in Science. The lowest is 39% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Klinger Ms
Klinger Middle School serves grades six through eight in Southampton, an unincorporated community in Upper Southampton Township on the northern edge of Bucks County's suburban ring, roughly between Philadelphia and Warminster. The school draws enrollment from a settled, car-dependent commuter suburb dominated by mid-to-late 20th-century single-family homes, modest townhome infill, and a commercial strip along Second Street Pike. The immediate area has a sparse suburban feel with moderate population density and family-oriented roots.
The school operates under Centennial School District, which currently faces structural budget pressures. The district approved property tax increases for the 2025-26 school year and is projecting substantial deficits in its 2026-27 budget, signaling sustained upward pressure on school tax bills for resident families. That context matters for households in the attendance area.
Klinger's enrollment sits at a level typical for a middle school serving its township area, with a student body that is predominantly white, slightly less than half qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a small share of students identifying as Asian, Hispanic, or Black. The school does not report special education or English learner data in available public records.
State testing results show a mixed profile. In English language arts, the school's proficiency rate sits solidly above midpoint for Bucks County districts. In science, proficiency is noticeably stronger still. Math proficiency, however, is considerably lower than both English and science, and below the county median. The school's overall proficiency index across tested subjects puts it above the midpoint among county districts, but the gap between Klinger's math performance and its other subjects is substantial and worth flagging for families who want to understand where their child might need support or where the school concentrates its instructional effort. A parent may want to look into the school's math curriculum and support offerings further with the school directly.
The school is housed on Second Street Pike in a standard district facility. Klinger does not report chronic absenteeism, graduation rate, discipline, or detailed staffing data in the records available. As a sixth-through-eighth-grade building, graduation rates do not apply; students complete their secondary education at William Tennent High School in nearby Warminster.
Housing in the immediate Southampton area reflects the mature suburban character: home values are solidly above state benchmark and affordability pressures are moderate relative to rent and income, though recently rents have risen noticeably year over year. New residential development is mostly infill townhomes and small condo projects, not large subdivisions. The area offers access to Tamanend Community Park and the recently completed Newtown Rail Trail for recreation, and the Southampton Free Library anchors civic life. Car dependency remains the norm for daily errands, though the commercial spine near Second Street Pike and Street Road offers some walkability. Transit to Philadelphia depends on driving to Warminster Station for SEPTA Regional Rail or using local bus service.
For a family considering Klinger, the profile is of a middle school in a stable, car-oriented commuter community with solid English and science instruction but notably weaker mathematics performance. The district's ongoing budget strain is a real factor in the school tax outlook. The peer environment tilts toward suburban and family-rooted, with limited diversity in racial and ethnic composition.
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