Enrollment
372
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Philipsburg, PA
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421902007475
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Philipsburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Philipsburg, PA.
School address
District: Philipsburg-Osceola Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421902007475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 372 students.
At 13.8:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.7% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 449 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #350, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Sd also operates Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs (525 students) and Philipsburg El Sch (423 students) alongside Philipsburg-Osceola Area 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 Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms compares
Philipsburg-Osceola Area 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 11% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$19,020
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 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 94.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Philipsburg-Osceola Area Sd, which includes Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms.
$19,020
Per student
+6%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 53.4%
Federal 14.2%
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 Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Philipsburg El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osceola Mills El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~372 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms
How many students attend Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms has 372 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Philipsburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms?
51.7% of students at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Philipsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms rank among public schools in Philipsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Philipsburg, 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 Philipsburg on the city page.
Is Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms a good school?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Philipsburg-Osceola Area Sd?
Besides Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms, Philipsburg-Osceola Area Sd also operates Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs (525 students), Philipsburg El Sch (423 students), and Osceola Mills El Sch (271 students). See the Philipsburg-Osceola Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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