- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bangor, PA
Bangor Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Bangor Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420300005257
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bangor Area Ms earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Bangor · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bangor Area Ms has class sizes smaller than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bangor Area Ms ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bangor, PA.
School address
District: Bangor Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420300005257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Bangor Area Ms shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 420300005257 · Bangor, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 10.8:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Bangor Area Hs (883 students)
Bangor Area Ms shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bangor Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bangor Area Hs
Bangor Area Hs
883 students
- Five Points El
Five Points El Sch
580 students
- This school
Bangor Area Ms
421 students
- Defranco El Sc
Defranco El Sch
413 students
- Washington El
Washington El Sch
375 students
What this shows Bangor Area Ms reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bangor Area Ms compares
Bangor Area Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 21% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$17,555
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Bangor Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bangor Area Sd reports $17,555 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bangor Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Five Points El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Defranco El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bangor Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bangor Area Ms
How many students attend Bangor Area Ms?
Bangor Area Ms has 421 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bangor, PA. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bangor Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Bangor Area Ms is 10.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bangor Area Ms?
45.7% of students at Bangor Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bangor Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Bangor Area Ms is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Bangor, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bangor Area Ms?
Bangor Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Bangor Area Ms rank among public schools in Bangor?
By Resource Investment Index, Bangor Area Ms ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bangor, 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 Bangor on the city page.
What other schools are in Bangor Area Sd?
Besides Bangor Area Ms, Bangor Area Sd also operates Bangor Area Hs (883 students), Five Points El Sch (580 students), and Defranco El Sch (413 students). See the Bangor Area Sd district page for the complete list.