- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jersey Shore, PA
Jersey Shore Ms
Federal NCES profile for Jersey Shore Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421248003033
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jersey Shore Ms earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Jersey Shore · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jersey Shore Ms has class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jersey Shore Ms ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Jersey Shore, PA.
School address
District: Jersey Shore Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421248003033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Jersey Shore Ms held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 421248003033 · Jersey Shore, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 11.9:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Jersey Shore Area Shs (672 students)
Jersey Shore Ms held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Jersey Shore Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jersey Shore A
Jersey Shore Area Shs
672 students
- Jersey Shore A
Jersey Shore Area El Sch
499 students
- This school
Jersey Shore Ms
466 students
- Avis El Sch 234
Avis El Sch
234 students
- Salladasburg E 217
Salladasburg El Sch
217 students
What this shows Jersey Shore Ms reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jersey Shore Ms compares
Jersey Shore 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 14% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Jersey Shore Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jersey Shore Area Sd reports $17,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jersey Shore Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Shore Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jersey Shore Area El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avis El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salladasburg El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jersey Shore Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jersey Shore Ms
How many students attend Jersey Shore Ms?
Jersey Shore Ms has 466 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jersey Shore, PA. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jersey Shore Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Jersey Shore Ms is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Jersey Shore Ms?
49.8% of students at Jersey Shore Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jersey Shore Ms?
The largest demographic group at Jersey Shore Ms is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Jersey Shore, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jersey Shore Ms?
Jersey Shore Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Jersey Shore Ms rank among public schools in Jersey Shore?
By Resource Investment Index, Jersey Shore Ms ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Jersey Shore, 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 Jersey Shore on the city page.
What other schools are in Jersey Shore Area Sd?
Besides Jersey Shore Ms, Jersey Shore Area Sd also operates Jersey Shore Area Shs (672 students), Jersey Shore Area El Sch (499 students), and Avis El Sch (234 students). See the Jersey Shore Area Sd district page for the complete list.