Enrollment
686
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lampeter, PA
Martin Meylin Ms
Federal NCES profile for Martin Meylin Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421311006297
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Meylin Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lampeter · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Meylin Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Meylin Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lampeter, PA.
School address
District: Lampeter-Strasburg Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421311006297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin Meylin Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin Meylin Ms
Martin Meylin Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Lampeter, Pennsylvania, enrolling 686 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.8% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 686 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 531 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #349.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 457 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lampeter-Strasburg Sd also operates Lampeter-Strasburg Shs (890 students) and Hans Herr El Sch (611 students) alongside Martin Meylin 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 Martin Meylin Ms compares
Martin Meylin 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 61% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$16,468
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 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 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Martin Meylin Ms is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lampeter-Strasburg Sd, which includes Martin Meylin Ms.
$16,468
Per student
-8%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 22.1%
Federal 6.0%
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 Martin Meylin Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lampeter-Strasburg Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hans Herr El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lampeter El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Meylin Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~686 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Martin Meylin Ms
How many students attend Martin Meylin Ms?
Martin Meylin Ms has 686 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lampeter, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Meylin Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Meylin Ms is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Meylin Ms?
22.8% of students at Martin Meylin Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Meylin Ms?
The largest demographic group at Martin Meylin Ms is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Lampeter, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Meylin Ms?
Martin Meylin Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Martin Meylin Ms rank among public schools in Lampeter?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Meylin Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lampeter, 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 Lampeter on the city page.
Is Martin Meylin Ms a good school?
Martin Meylin Ms earns 47/100 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 Lampeter-Strasburg Sd?
Besides Martin Meylin Ms, Lampeter-Strasburg Sd also operates Lampeter-Strasburg Shs (890 students), Hans Herr El Sch (611 students), and Lampeter El Sch (375 students). See the Lampeter-Strasburg Sd district page for the complete list.
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