- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bethlehem, PA
Broughal Ms
Federal NCES profile for Broughal Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420357003464
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broughal Ms earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Bethlehem · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Broughal Ms has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broughal Ms ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Bethlehem, PA.
School address
District: Bethlehem Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420357003464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Broughal Ms held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 420357003464 · Bethlehem, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 11.3:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Hs (2,541 students)
Broughal Ms held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Broughal Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty Hs
Liberty Hs
2,541 students
- Freedom Hs
Freedom Hs
1,792 students
- East Hills Ms 966
East Hills Ms
966 students
- Nitschmann Ms 731
Nitschmann Ms
731 students
- Northeast Ms 715
Northeast Ms
715 students
- This school 520
Broughal Ms
520 students
What this shows Broughal Ms reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Broughal Ms compares
Broughal 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 42% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$18,515
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 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.8%
White 12.3%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Broughal Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethlehem Area Sd reports $18,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Broughal Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hills Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nitschmann Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broughal Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Bethlehem
3 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 (~520 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Broughal Ms
How many students attend Broughal Ms?
Broughal Ms has 520 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bethlehem, PA. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broughal Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Broughal Ms is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Broughal Ms?
82.4% of students at Broughal Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broughal Ms?
The largest demographic group at Broughal Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment, in Bethlehem, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broughal Ms?
Broughal Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Broughal Ms rank among middle schools in Bethlehem?
By Resource Investment Index, Broughal Ms ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Bethlehem, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bethlehem on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethlehem Area Sd?
Besides Broughal Ms, Bethlehem Area Sd also operates Liberty Hs (2,541 students), Freedom Hs (1,792 students), and East Hills Ms (966 students). See the Bethlehem Area Sd district page for the complete list.