- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pittsburgh, PA
Plum Ms
Federal NCES profile for Plum Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421935005105
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plum Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #16 of 21
- middle schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Plum Ms has class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plum Ms ranks #16 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Plum Borough Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421935005105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Plum Ms held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 421935005105 · Pittsburgh, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 17.2:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Plum Shs (1,220 students)
Plum Ms held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Plum Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plum Shs
Plum Shs
1,220 students
- Pivik El Sch
Pivik El Sch
740 students
- This school
Plum Ms
550 students
- Holiday Park I
Holiday Park Intermediate Sch
513 students
- O'block El Sch
O'block El Sch
512 students
What this shows Plum Ms reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plum Ms compares
Plum 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 60% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$15,422
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Plum Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plum Borough Sd reports $15,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plum Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pivik El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holiday Park Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| O'block El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plum Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
North Hills Ms
Standard public school
1,127 students 15:1 students per teacher
Dorseyville Ms
Standard public school
981 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hills Ms
Standard public school
813 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mellon Ms
Standard public school
661 students 12:1 students per teacher
Carson Ms
Standard public school
652 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Fort Couch Ms
Standard public school
647 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plum Ms
How many students attend Plum Ms?
Plum Ms has 550 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plum Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Plum Ms is 17.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plum Ms?
23.0% of students at Plum Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plum Ms?
The largest demographic group at Plum Ms is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plum Ms?
Plum Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Plum Ms rank among middle schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Plum Ms ranks #16 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Plum Borough Sd?
Besides Plum Ms, Plum Borough Sd also operates Plum Shs (1,220 students), Pivik El Sch (740 students), and Holiday Park Intermediate Sch (513 students). See the Plum Borough Sd district page for the complete list.