Enrollment
421
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Coatesville, PA
Scott Ms
Federal NCES profile for Scott Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420624000728
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott Ms earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Coatesville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Ms ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Coatesville, PA.
School address
District: Coatesville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420624000728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scott Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scott Ms
Scott Ms is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 421 students.
At 13.2:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 421 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 531 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #381, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 169 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 421 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Coatesville's middle schools, it stands alongside North Brandywine Ms (274 students): Scott Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 8.6:1).
Coatesville Area Sd also operates Coatesville Area Shs (1,366 students) and Coatesville Intermediate Hs (826 students) alongside Scott 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 Scott Ms compares
Scott 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.6%
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
$17,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 37.8%
African American 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Scott Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coatesville Area Sd, which includes Scott Ms.
$17,620
Per student
-2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.8%
State 28.2%
Federal 6.0%
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 Scott Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coatesville Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coatesville Intermediate Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainbow El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kings Highway El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caln El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,366
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Coatesville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Scott Ms
How many students attend Scott Ms?
Scott Ms has 421 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Coatesville, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Ms is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Scott Ms?
100.0% of students at Scott Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott Ms?
The largest demographic group at Scott Ms is White at 37.8% of enrollment, in Coatesville, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott Ms?
Scott Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Scott Ms rank among public schools in Coatesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Ms ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Coatesville, 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 Coatesville on the city page.
Is Scott Ms a good school?
Scott Ms earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more 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 Coatesville Area Sd?
Besides Scott Ms, Coatesville Area Sd also operates Coatesville Area Shs (1,366 students), Coatesville Intermediate Hs (826 students), and Rainbow El Sch (684 students). See the Coatesville Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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