- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Quakertown, PA
6th Grade Center
Federal NCES profile for 6th Grade Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421989007631
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
6th Grade Center earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Quakertown · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
6th Grade Center has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, 6th Grade Center ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Quakertown, PA.
School address
District: Quakertown Community Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421989007631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
6th Grade Center held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 421989007631 · Quakertown, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 13.8:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Quakertown Community Hs (1,570 students)
6th Grade Center held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
6th Grade Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quakertown Com
Quakertown Community Hs
1,570 students
- Strayer Ms
Strayer Ms
737 students
- Pfaff El Sch 482
Pfaff El Sch
482 students
- Neidig El Sch 470
Neidig El Sch
470 students
- Trumbauersvill 376
Trumbauersville El Sch
376 students
- This school 331
6th Grade Center
331 students
What this shows 6th Grade Center reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How 6th Grade Center compares
6th Grade Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 29% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,683
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 4.2%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, 6th Grade Center is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Quakertown Community Sd reports $19,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How 6th Grade Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quakertown Community Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strayer Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pfaff El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neidig El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trumbauersville El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 6th Grade Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Quakertown
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about 6th Grade Center
How many students attend 6th Grade Center?
6th Grade Center has 331 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Quakertown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at 6th Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at 6th Grade Center is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 6th Grade Center?
41.4% of students at 6th Grade Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 6th Grade Center?
The largest demographic group at 6th Grade Center is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Quakertown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 6th Grade Center?
6th Grade Center has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does 6th Grade Center rank among public schools in Quakertown?
By Resource Investment Index, 6th Grade Center ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Quakertown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Quakertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Quakertown Community Sd?
Besides 6th Grade Center, Quakertown Community Sd also operates Quakertown Community Hs (1,570 students), Strayer Ms (737 students), and Pfaff El Sch (482 students). See the Quakertown Community Sd district page for the complete list.