- Enrollment
- 4,187
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Drexel Hill, PA
Drexel Hill Ms
Federal NCES profile for Drexel Hill Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422432001971
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Drexel Hill Ms earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Drexel Hill · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Drexel Hill Ms has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Drexel Hill Ms ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Drexel Hill, PA.
School address
District: Upper Darby Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422432001971 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Drexel Hill Ms held near 1,290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.9 → 93.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 422432001971 · Drexel Hill, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,244 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Darby Shs (4,187 students)
Drexel Hill Ms held near 1,290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.9 → 93.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Drexel Hill Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Darby Sh
Upper Darby Shs
4,187 students
- Beverly Hills 1,475
Beverly Hills Ms
1,475 students
- This school 1,244
Drexel Hill Ms
1,244 students
- Highland Park 737
Highland Park El Sch
737 students
- Bywood El Sch 683
Bywood El Sch
683 students
- Hillcrest El S 551
Hillcrest El Sch
551 students
What this shows Drexel Hill Ms reports 1,244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Drexel Hill Ms compares
Drexel Hill 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,244 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,244
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$15,392
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 51.8%
White 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Drexel Hill Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper Darby Sd reports $15,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Drexel Hill Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Darby Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beverly Hills Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bywood El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Drexel Hill Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- 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 (~1,244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Drexel Hill Ms
How many students attend Drexel Hill Ms?
Drexel Hill Ms has 1,244 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Drexel Hill, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,318 (2022-23) → 1,290 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drexel Hill Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Drexel Hill Ms is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Drexel Hill Ms?
100.0% of students at Drexel Hill Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Drexel Hill Ms?
The largest demographic group at Drexel Hill Ms is African American at 51.8% of enrollment, in Drexel Hill, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Drexel Hill Ms?
Drexel Hill Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Drexel Hill Ms rank among public schools in Drexel Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Drexel Hill Ms ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Drexel Hill, 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 Drexel Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Upper Darby Sd?
Besides Drexel Hill Ms, Upper Darby Sd also operates Upper Darby Shs (4,187 students), Beverly Hills Ms (1,475 students), and Highland Park El Sch (737 students). See the Upper Darby Sd district page for the complete list.