- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pottstown, PA
Pottsgrove Ms
Federal NCES profile for Pottsgrove Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421965006746
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pottsgrove Ms earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 15
- public schools in Pottstown · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pottsgrove Ms has class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pottsgrove Ms ranks #4 of 15 public schools in Pottstown, PA.
School address
District: Pottsgrove Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421965006746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Pottsgrove Ms held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.4 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 421965006746 · Pottstown, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 11.7:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottsgrove Shs (973 students)
Pottsgrove Ms held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.4 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pottsgrove Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pottsgrove Shs
Pottsgrove Shs
973 students
- This school
Pottsgrove Ms
678 students
- Lower Pottsgro
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
646 students
- Ringing Rocks 383
Ringing Rocks El Sch
383 students
- West Pottsgrov 252
West Pottsgrove El Sch
252 students
What this shows Pottsgrove Ms reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pottsgrove Ms compares
Pottsgrove 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 18% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$19,863
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
African American 18.4%
Two or More 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Pottsgrove Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pottsgrove Sd reports $19,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pottsgrove Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsgrove Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower Pottsgrove El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ringing Rocks El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Pottsgrove El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pottsgrove Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Pottstown
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~678 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pottsgrove Ms
How many students attend Pottsgrove Ms?
Pottsgrove Ms has 678 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pottstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pottsgrove Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Pottsgrove Ms is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Pottsgrove Ms?
47.6% of students at Pottsgrove Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pottsgrove Ms?
The largest demographic group at Pottsgrove Ms is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Pottstown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pottsgrove Ms?
Pottsgrove Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Pottsgrove Ms rank among public schools in Pottstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Pottsgrove Ms ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Pottsgrove Sd?
Besides Pottsgrove Ms, Pottsgrove Sd also operates Pottsgrove Shs (973 students), Lower Pottsgrove El Sch (646 students), and Ringing Rocks El Sch (383 students). See the Pottsgrove Sd district page for the complete list.