Enrollment
856
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Owen J Roberts Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Owen J Roberts Ms
Owen J Roberts Ms is a large middle school in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 856 students.
At 13.2:1, 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, 21.0% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 856 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 399 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (7%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pottstown's middle schools, it stands alongside Pottsgrove Ms (678 students): Owen J Roberts Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 11.7:1).
Owen J Roberts Sd also operates Owen J Roberts Hs (1,810 students) and French Creek El Sch (581 students) alongside Owen J Roberts 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 Owen J Roberts Ms compares
Owen J Roberts 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,991
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Owen J Roberts Sd, which includes Owen J Roberts Ms.
$17,991
Per student
+0%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.5%
State 20.6%
Federal 4.9%
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 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
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
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 (~856 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Owen J Roberts Ms a good school?
Owen J Roberts Ms earns 56/100 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 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.
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