Enrollment
500
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ambridge Area Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ambridge Area Ms
Ambridge Area Ms is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Freedom, Pennsylvania, enrolling 500 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 533 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #405, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ambridge Area Sd spends $14,271 per pupil, 21% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 129 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 500 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Ambridge Area Sd also operates Ambridge Area Hs (705 students) and Economy El Sch (456 students) alongside Ambridge Area Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ambridge Area Ms compares
Ambridge Area Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,271
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ambridge Area Sd, which includes Ambridge Area Ms.
$14,271
Per student
-21%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 39.9%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ambridge Area Ms a good school?
Ambridge Area Ms earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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