- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fredericktown, PA
Bethlehem-Center Ms
Federal NCES profile for Bethlehem-Center Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420360005267
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethlehem-Center Ms earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fredericktown · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethlehem-Center Ms has class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethlehem-Center Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fredericktown, PA.
School address
District: Bethlehem-Center Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420360005267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
242 on latest CCD 420360005267 · Fredericktown, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 18.6:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethlehem-Center El Sch (483 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 public schools in Fredericktown. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bethlehem-Center Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethlehem-Cent
Bethlehem-Center El Sch
483 students
- Bethlehem-Cent
Bethlehem-Center Shs
448 students
- This school
Bethlehem-Center Ms
242 students
What this shows Bethlehem-Center Ms reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethlehem-Center Ms compares
Bethlehem-Center Ms vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 37% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▼ 3% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$17,307
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethlehem-Center Sd reports $17,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethlehem-Center Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem-Center El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethlehem-Center Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethlehem-Center Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethlehem-Center Ms
How many students attend Bethlehem-Center Ms?
Bethlehem-Center Ms has 242 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fredericktown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem-Center Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem-Center Ms is 18.6:1, which is 37% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethlehem-Center Ms?
56.2% of students at Bethlehem-Center Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethlehem-Center Ms?
Bethlehem-Center Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Bethlehem-Center Ms rank among public schools in Fredericktown?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethlehem-Center Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fredericktown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bethlehem-Center Sd?
Besides Bethlehem-Center Ms, Bethlehem-Center Sd also operates Bethlehem-Center El Sch (483 students) and Bethlehem-Center Shs (448 students). See the Bethlehem-Center Sd district page for the complete list.