- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Claysville, PA
Mcguffey Ms
Federal NCES profile for Mcguffey Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421488006976
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcguffey Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Claysville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcguffey Ms has class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcguffey Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Claysville, PA.
School address
District: Mcguffey Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421488006976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Mcguffey Ms held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 421488006976 · Claysville, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 11:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcguffey Hs (494 students)
Mcguffey Ms held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mcguffey Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcguffey Hs
Mcguffey Hs
494 students
- Claysville El
Claysville El Sch
478 students
- This school
Mcguffey Ms
342 students
- Joe Walker El
Joe Walker El Sch
199 students
What this shows Mcguffey Ms reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcguffey Ms compares
Mcguffey 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 22% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$19,144
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Mcguffey Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcguffey Sd reports $19,144 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcguffey Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcguffey Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Claysville El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe Walker El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcguffey Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcguffey Ms
How many students attend Mcguffey Ms?
Mcguffey Ms has 342 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Claysville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcguffey Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcguffey Ms is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 30% 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 Mcguffey Ms?
45.5% of students at Mcguffey Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcguffey Ms?
The largest demographic group at Mcguffey Ms is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Claysville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcguffey Ms?
Mcguffey Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Mcguffey Ms rank among public schools in Claysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcguffey Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Claysville, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mcguffey Sd?
Besides Mcguffey Ms, Mcguffey Sd also operates Mcguffey Hs (494 students), Claysville El Sch (478 students), and Joe Walker El Sch (199 students). See the Mcguffey Sd district page for the complete list.