Enrollment
1,046
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hanover, PA
Emory H Markle Ms
Federal NCES profile for Emory H Markle Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422247006641
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emory H Markle Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Emory H Markle Ms has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emory H Markle Ms ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Hanover, PA.
School address
District: South Western Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422247006641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emory H Markle Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emory H Markle Ms
Emory H Markle Ms is a large middle school in Hanover, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,046 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,046 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 291 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #177.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
South Western Sd also operates South Western Shs (1,380 students) and Baresville El Sch (586 students) alongside Emory H Markle 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 Emory H Markle Ms compares
Emory H Markle 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,046 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,046
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$15,329
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Emory H Markle 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 South Western Sd, which includes Emory H Markle Ms.
$15,329
Per student
-15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.4%
State 30.6%
Federal 4.0%
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 Emory H Markle Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Western Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baresville El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Hills El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Manheim El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manheim El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emory H Markle Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~1,046 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Emory H Markle Ms
How many students attend Emory H Markle Ms?
Emory H Markle Ms has 1,046 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hanover, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emory H Markle Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Emory H Markle Ms is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emory H Markle Ms?
31.3% of students at Emory H Markle Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emory H Markle Ms?
The largest demographic group at Emory H Markle Ms is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Hanover, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emory H Markle Ms?
Emory H Markle Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Emory H Markle Ms rank among public schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Emory H Markle Ms ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Hanover, 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 Hanover on the city page.
Is Emory H Markle Ms a good school?
Emory H Markle Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 South Western Sd?
Besides Emory H Markle Ms, South Western Sd also operates South Western Shs (1,380 students), Baresville El Sch (586 students), and Park Hills El Sch (572 students). See the South Western Sd district page for the complete list.
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