- Enrollment
- 3,074
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Allentown, PA
Harrison-Morton Ms
Federal NCES profile for Harrison-Morton 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 420228002791
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison-Morton Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Allentown · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison-Morton Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison-Morton Ms ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Allentown, PA.
School address
District: Allentown City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420228002791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Harrison-Morton Ms shrank from 733 students in 2022-23 to 667 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 420228002791 · Allentown, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 12.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: William Allen Hs (3,074 students)
Harrison-Morton Ms shrank from 733 students in 2022-23 to 667 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Harrison-Morton Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Allen
William Allen Hs
3,074 students
- Louis E Dieruf
Louis E Dieruff Hs
1,914 students
- South Mountain 972
South Mountain Ms
972 students
- Francis D Raub 876
Francis D Raub Ms
876 students
- Brigadier Gene 807
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch
807 students
- This school 704
Harrison-Morton Ms
704 students
What this shows Harrison-Morton Ms reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison-Morton Ms compares
Harrison-Morton Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
704
Bigger than 80% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.7%
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
$17,939
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.9%
African American 10.8%
White 7.0%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Harrison-Morton Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allentown City Sd reports $17,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrison-Morton Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Allen Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louis E Dieruff Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Mountain Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis D Raub Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison-Morton Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Allentown
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Springhouse Ms
Standard public school
1,329 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
South Mountain Ms
Standard public school
972 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Francis D Raub Ms
Standard public school
876 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Trexler Ms
Standard public school
771 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison-Morton Ms
How many students attend Harrison-Morton Ms?
Harrison-Morton Ms has 704 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Allentown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 667 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison-Morton Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison-Morton Ms is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 21% 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 Harrison-Morton Ms?
100.0% of students at Harrison-Morton Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison-Morton Ms?
The largest demographic group at Harrison-Morton Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment, in Allentown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison-Morton Ms?
Harrison-Morton Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Harrison-Morton Ms rank among middle schools in Allentown?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison-Morton Ms ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Allentown, 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 Allentown on the city page.
What other schools are in Allentown City Sd?
Besides Harrison-Morton Ms, Allentown City Sd also operates William Allen Hs (3,074 students), Louis E Dieruff Hs (1,914 students), and South Mountain Ms (972 students). See the Allentown City Sd district page for the complete list.