- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pottstown, PA
Owen J Roberts Ms
Federal NCES profile for Owen J Roberts Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421827005010
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owen J Roberts Ms earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 15
- public schools in Pottstown · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Owen J Roberts Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owen J Roberts Ms ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Pottstown, PA.
School address
District: Owen J Roberts Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421827005010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Owen J Roberts Ms held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.5 → 70.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 421827005010 · Pottstown, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
856 enr · 13.2:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Owen J Roberts Hs (1,810 students)
Owen J Roberts Ms held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.5 → 70.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Owen J Roberts Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owen J Roberts
Owen J Roberts Hs
1,810 students
- This school
Owen J Roberts Ms
856 students
- French Creek E 581
French Creek El Sch
581 students
- North Coventry 532
North Coventry El Sch
532 students
- West Vincent E 530
West Vincent El Sch
530 students
- East Vincent E 512
East Vincent El Sch
512 students
What this shows Owen J Roberts Ms reports 856 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owen J Roberts Ms compares
Owen J Roberts 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 64% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Asian 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Owen J Roberts Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Owen J Roberts Sd reports $18,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owen J Roberts Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen J Roberts Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| French Creek El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Coventry El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Vincent El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Vincent El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owen J Roberts Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Pottstown
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~856 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Owen J Roberts Ms
How many students attend Owen J Roberts Ms?
Owen J Roberts Ms has 856 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pottstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 910 (2022-23) → 868 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owen J Roberts Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Owen J Roberts Ms is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Owen J Roberts Ms?
21.0% of students at Owen J Roberts Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owen J Roberts Ms?
The largest demographic group at Owen J Roberts Ms is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Pottstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owen J Roberts Ms?
Owen J Roberts Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Owen J Roberts Ms rank among public schools in Pottstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Owen J Roberts Ms ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Pottstown, 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 Pottstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Owen J Roberts Sd?
Besides Owen J Roberts Ms, Owen J Roberts Sd also operates Owen J Roberts Hs (1,810 students), French Creek El Sch (581 students), and North Coventry El Sch (532 students). See the Owen J Roberts Sd district page for the complete list.