- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hamburg, PA
Hamburg Area Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hamburg Area Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421134000216
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamburg Area Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hamburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamburg Area Middle School has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamburg Area Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hamburg, PA.
School address
District: Hamburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421134000216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Hamburg Area Middle School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 421134000216 · Hamburg, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 13.4:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamburg Area Hs (674 students)
Hamburg Area Middle School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hamburg Area Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamburg Area H
Hamburg Area Hs
674 students
- Tilden El Cent
Tilden El Center
562 students
- This school
Hamburg Area Middle School
482 students
- Perry El Sch
Perry El Sch
327 students
What this shows Hamburg Area Middle School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamburg Area Middle School compares
Hamburg Area Middle School 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 14% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$18,396
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 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Hamburg Area Middle School is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamburg Area Sd reports $18,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamburg Area Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tilden El Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamburg Area Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamburg Area Middle School
How many students attend Hamburg Area Middle School?
Hamburg Area Middle School has 482 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hamburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamburg Area Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamburg Area Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Hamburg Area Middle School?
50.1% of students at Hamburg Area Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamburg Area Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hamburg Area Middle School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Hamburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamburg Area Middle School?
Hamburg Area Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Hamburg Area Middle School rank among public schools in Hamburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamburg Area Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hamburg, 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 Hamburg Area Sd?
Besides Hamburg Area Middle School, Hamburg Area Sd also operates Hamburg Area Hs (674 students), Tilden El Center (562 students), and Perry El Sch (327 students). See the Hamburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.