Enrollment
229
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waynesburg, PA
Miller Ms
Federal NCES profile for Miller Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420543006010
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller Ms earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Waynesburg · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 1.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Miller Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Ms ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Waynesburg, PA.
School address
District: Central Greene Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420543006010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miller Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Miller Ms
Miller Ms is a lower-poverty, small middle school in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 229 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.7% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 229 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 18 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #18, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Central Greene Sd also operates Waynesburg Central El School (761 students) and Waynesburg Central Hs (661 students) alongside Miller 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 Miller Ms compares
Miller 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.7% | ▼ 97% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$18,038
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Greene Sd, which includes Miller Ms.
$18,038
Per student
+0%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 45.0%
Federal 6.4%
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 Miller Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesburg Central El School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesburg Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Miller Ms
How many students attend Miller Ms?
Miller Ms has 229 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waynesburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Ms is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% 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 Miller Ms?
1.7% of students at Miller Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller Ms?
Miller Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Miller Ms rank among public schools in Waynesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Ms ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Waynesburg, 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 Waynesburg on the city page.
Is Miller Ms a good school?
Miller Ms earns 44/100 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 Central Greene Sd?
Besides Miller Ms, Central Greene Sd also operates Waynesburg Central El School (761 students) and Waynesburg Central Hs (661 students). See the Central Greene Sd district page for the complete list.
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