- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Freedom, PA
Ambridge Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Ambridge Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420244000633
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ambridge Area Ms earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Freedom · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ambridge Area Ms has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ambridge Area Ms ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Freedom, PA.
School address
District: Ambridge Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420244000633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Ambridge Area Ms held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 420244000633 · Freedom, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 14.7:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ambridge Area Hs (705 students)
Ambridge Area Ms held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Ambridge Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ambridge Area
Ambridge Area Hs
705 students
- This school
Ambridge Area Ms
500 students
- Economy El Sch
Economy El Sch
456 students
- Highland El Sc
Highland El Sch
284 students
- State Street E 241
State Street El Sch
241 students
What this shows Ambridge Area Ms reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ambridge Area Ms compares
Ambridge Area Ms 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,965
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Ambridge Area Ms is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ambridge Area Sd reports $14,965 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ambridge Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambridge Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Economy El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| State Street El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ambridge Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ambridge Area Ms
How many students attend Ambridge Area Ms?
Ambridge Area Ms has 500 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Freedom, PA. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ambridge Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Ambridge Area Ms is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ambridge Area Ms?
99.4% of students at Ambridge Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ambridge Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Ambridge Area Ms is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Freedom, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ambridge Area Ms?
Ambridge Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Ambridge Area Ms rank among public schools in Freedom?
By Resource Investment Index, Ambridge Area Ms ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Freedom, 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 Freedom on the city page.
What other schools are in Ambridge Area Sd?
Besides Ambridge Area Ms, Ambridge Area Sd also operates Ambridge Area Hs (705 students), Economy El Sch (456 students), and Highland El Sch (284 students). See the Ambridge Area Sd district page for the complete list.