Enrollment
534
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Middletown, PA
Middletown Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Middletown Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421524001785
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middletown Area Ms earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Middletown Area Ms has class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middletown Area Ms ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Middletown, PA.
School address
District: Middletown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421524001785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middletown Area Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middletown Area Ms
Middletown Area Ms is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Middletown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 534 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.6% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 534 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 348 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #104.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 151 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 534 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Middletown Area Sd also operates Middletown Area Hs (702 students) and Robert Reid El Sch (410 students) alongside Middletown Area 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 Middletown Area Ms compares
Middletown Area 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 1% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
28.3%
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
$17,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 13.3%
African American 10.1%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Middletown Area Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown Area Sd, which includes Middletown Area Ms.
$17,795
Per student
-1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.7%
State 31.1%
Federal 11.2%
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 Middletown Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Reid El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kunkel El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fink El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middletown Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~534 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Middletown Area Ms
How many students attend Middletown Area Ms?
Middletown Area Ms has 534 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Middletown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middletown Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Middletown Area 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 Middletown Area Ms?
57.6% of students at Middletown Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middletown Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Middletown Area Ms is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Middletown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middletown Area Ms?
Middletown Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Middletown Area Ms rank among public schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Middletown Area Ms ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Middletown, 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 Middletown on the city page.
Is Middletown Area Ms a good school?
Middletown Area Ms earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Middletown Area Sd?
Besides Middletown Area Ms, Middletown Area Sd also operates Middletown Area Hs (702 students), Robert Reid El Sch (410 students), and Kunkel El Sch (369 students). See the Middletown Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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