Enrollment
847
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wexford, PA
Marshall Ms
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421701000080
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Ms earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Wexford · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Ms has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wexford, PA.
School address
District: North Allegheny Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421701000080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Ms
Marshall Ms is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Wexford, Pennsylvania, enrolling 847 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.4% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 847 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 162 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Asian (35%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
North Allegheny Sd also operates North Allegheny Hs (2,711 students) and Mcknight El Sch (875 students) alongside Marshall 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 Marshall Ms compares
Marshall 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 91% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 847 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
847
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,567
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 55.7%
Asian 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Marshall Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Allegheny Sd, which includes Marshall Ms.
$18,567
Per student
+3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.1%
State 20.6%
Federal 3.3%
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 Marshall Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Allegheny Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcknight El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carson Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,711
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~847 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall Ms
How many students attend Marshall Ms?
Marshall Ms has 847 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wexford, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Ms is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Ms?
5.4% of students at Marshall Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Ms?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Ms is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Wexford, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Ms?
Marshall Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Marshall Ms rank among public schools in Wexford?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wexford, 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 Wexford on the city page.
Is Marshall Ms a good school?
Marshall Ms earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 North Allegheny Sd?
Besides Marshall Ms, North Allegheny Sd also operates North Allegheny Hs (2,711 students), Mcknight El Sch (875 students), and Marshall El Sch (800 students). See the North Allegheny Sd district page for the complete list.
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