- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pittsburgh, PA
Mellon Ms
Federal NCES profile for Mellon Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421611000339
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mellon Ms earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 21
- middle schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mellon Ms has class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mellon Ms ranks #4 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Mt Lebanon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421611000339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Mellon Ms held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.5 → 52.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 421611000339 · Pittsburgh, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 12:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Lebanon Shs (1,772 students)
Mellon Ms held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.5 → 52.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mellon Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Lebanon Shs
Mt Lebanon Shs
1,772 students
- This school 661
Mellon Ms
661 students
- Jefferson Ms 621
Jefferson Ms
621 students
- Washington El 416
Washington El Sch
416 students
- Lincoln El Sch 414
Lincoln El Sch
414 students
- Howe El Sch 398
Howe El Sch
398 students
What this shows Mellon Ms reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mellon Ms compares
Mellon 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 73% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$18,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Mellon Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mt Lebanon Sd reports $18,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mellon Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Lebanon Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howe El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mellon Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
North Hills Ms
Standard public school
1,127 students 15:1 students per teacher
Dorseyville Ms
Standard public school
981 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hills Ms
Standard public school
813 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Carson Ms
Standard public school
652 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Fort Couch Ms
Standard public school
647 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Linton Ms
Standard public school
626 students 12.5:1 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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mellon Ms
How many students attend Mellon Ms?
Mellon Ms has 661 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mellon Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Mellon Ms is 12:1, 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 Mellon Ms?
15.6% of students at Mellon Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mellon Ms?
The largest demographic group at Mellon Ms is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mellon Ms?
Mellon Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Mellon Ms rank among middle schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Mellon Ms ranks #4 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt Lebanon Sd?
Besides Mellon Ms, Mt Lebanon Sd also operates Mt Lebanon Shs (1,772 students), Jefferson Ms (621 students), and Washington El Sch (416 students). See the Mt Lebanon Sd district page for the complete list.