- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Union, PA
Mount Union Area Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Mount Union Area Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421602002297
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Union Area Jhs earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mount Union · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Union Area Jhs has class sizes smaller than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Union Area Jhs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mount Union, PA.
School address
District: Mount Union Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421602002297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Mount Union Area Jhs shrank from 261 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 421602002297 · Mount Union, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 10:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Union Area Shs (323 students)
Mount Union Area Jhs shrank from 261 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mount Union Area Jhs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Union Ar
Mount Union Area Shs
323 students
- Shirley Twp El
Shirley Twp El Sch
279 students
- Mount Union-Ki
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch
278 students
- This school
Mount Union Area Jhs
221 students
What this shows Mount Union Area Jhs reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Union Area Jhs compares
Mount Union Area Jhs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 8% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.3%
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
$16,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 74 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Mount Union Area Jhs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Mount Union Area Sd reports $16,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Union Area Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Union Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shirley Twp El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Union-Kistler El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Union Area Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Union Area Jhs
How many students attend Mount Union Area Jhs?
Mount Union Area Jhs has 221 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Union, PA. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Union Area Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Union Area Jhs is 10:1, which is 26% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 36% 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 Mount Union Area Jhs?
100.0% of students at Mount Union Area Jhs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Union Area Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Mount Union Area Jhs is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Mount Union, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Union Area Jhs?
Mount Union Area Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Mount Union Area Jhs rank among public schools in Mount Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Union Area Jhs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mount Union, 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 Mount Union Area Sd?
Besides Mount Union Area Jhs, Mount Union Area Sd also operates Mount Union Area Shs (323 students), Shirley Twp El Sch (279 students), and Mount Union-Kistler El Sch (278 students). See the Mount Union Area Sd district page for the complete list.