Enrollment
952
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mcmurray, PA
Peters Twp Ms
Federal NCES profile for Peters Twp Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421896007695
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peters Twp Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mcmurray · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Peters Twp Ms has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peters Twp Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mcmurray, PA.
School address
District: Peters Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421896007695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peters Twp Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peters Twp Ms
Peters Twp Ms is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Mcmurray, Pennsylvania, enrolling 952 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.7% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 952 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 187 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #106.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Peters Township Sd also operates Peters Twp Hs (1,267 students) and Bower Hill El Sch (689 students) alongside Peters Twp 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 Peters Twp Ms compares
Peters Twp 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 83% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 89.7%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Peters Twp Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peters Township Sd, which includes Peters Twp Ms.
$15,835
Per student
-12%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 22.1%
Federal 2.9%
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 Peters Twp Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peters Twp Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bower Hill El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcmurray El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peters Twp Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~952 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Peters Twp Ms
How many students attend Peters Twp Ms?
Peters Twp Ms has 952 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mcmurray, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peters Twp Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Peters Twp Ms is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peters Twp Ms?
9.7% of students at Peters Twp Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peters Twp Ms?
The largest demographic group at Peters Twp Ms is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Mcmurray, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peters Twp Ms?
Peters Twp Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Peters Twp Ms rank among public schools in Mcmurray?
By Resource Investment Index, Peters Twp Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mcmurray, 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 Mcmurray on the city page.
Is Peters Twp Ms a good school?
Peters Twp Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Peters Township Sd?
Besides Peters Twp Ms, Peters Township Sd also operates Peters Twp Hs (1,267 students), Bower Hill El Sch (689 students), and Mcmurray El Sch (608 students). See the Peters Township Sd district page for the complete list.
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