- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Peters Twp Ms held near 925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.8 → 62.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 421896007695 · Mcmurray, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
952 enr · 14.9:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Peters Twp Hs (1,267 students)
Peters Twp Ms held near 925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.8 → 62.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Peters Twp Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peters Twp Hs
Peters Twp Hs
1,267 students
- This school
Peters Twp Ms
952 students
- Bower Hill El
Bower Hill El Sch
689 students
- Mcmurray El Sc
Mcmurray El Sch
608 students
- Pleasant Valle 495
Pleasant Valley El Sch
495 students
What this shows Peters Twp Ms reports 952 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peters Twp Ms compares
Peters Twp 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,683
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 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.
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
District finance for Peters Township Sd reports $16,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~952 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 914 (2022-23) → 925 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.