Enrollment
482
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamburg Area Middle School compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamburg Area Middle School
Hamburg Area Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Hamburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 482 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.1% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 482 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 537 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #144.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 101 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 482 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hamburg Area Sd also operates Hamburg Area Hs (674 students) and Tilden El Center (562 students) alongside Hamburg Area Middle School.
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 Hamburg Area Middle School compares
Hamburg Area Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,998
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamburg Area Sd, which includes Hamburg Area Middle School.
$17,998
Per student
+0%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.0%
State 31.6%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hamburg on the city page.
Is Hamburg Area Middle School a good school?
Hamburg Area Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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