Enrollment
211
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Millersburg, PA
Millersburg Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Millersburg Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421536006682
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Millersburg Area Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Millersburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Millersburg Area Ms has class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Millersburg Area Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Millersburg, PA.
School address
District: Millersburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421536006682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Millersburg Area Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Millersburg Area Ms
Millersburg Area Ms is a small middle school in Millersburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 211 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 211 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 174 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #127, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Millersburg Area Sd also operates Lenkerville El Sch (313 students) and Millersburg Area Shs (207 students) alongside Millersburg 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 Millersburg Area Ms compares
Millersburg 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 34% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,324
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 91.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Millersburg Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millersburg Area Sd, which includes Millersburg Area Ms.
$17,324
Per student
-4%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.9%
State 44.5%
Federal 5.5%
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 Millersburg Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenkerville El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millersburg Area Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Millersburg Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~211 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Millersburg Area Ms
How many students attend Millersburg Area Ms?
Millersburg Area Ms has 211 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Millersburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millersburg Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Millersburg Area Ms is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Millersburg Area Ms?
38.2% of students at Millersburg Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Millersburg Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Millersburg Area Ms is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Millersburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Millersburg Area Ms?
Millersburg Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Millersburg Area Ms rank among public schools in Millersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Millersburg Area Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Millersburg, 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 Millersburg on the city page.
Is Millersburg Area Ms a good school?
Millersburg Area Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of 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 Millersburg Area Sd?
Besides Millersburg Area Ms, Millersburg Area Sd also operates Lenkerville El Sch (313 students) and Millersburg Area Shs (207 students). See the Millersburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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