- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Slippery Rock, PA
Slippery Rock Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Slippery Rock Area 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 422166006647
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slippery Rock Area Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Slippery Rock · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Slippery Rock Area Ms has class sizes smaller than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slippery Rock Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Slippery Rock, PA.
School address
District: Slippery Rock Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422166006647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Slippery Rock Area Ms shrank from 460 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 422166006647 · Slippery Rock, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 10.6:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Slippery Rock Area Hs (627 students)
Slippery Rock Area Ms shrank from 460 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Slippery Rock Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Slippery Rock
Slippery Rock Area Hs
627 students
- Slippery Rock
Slippery Rock Area El Sch
453 students
- This school
Slippery Rock Area Ms
404 students
- Moraine El Sch
Moraine El Sch
349 students
What this shows Slippery Rock Area Ms reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slippery Rock Area Ms compares
Slippery Rock Area Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 39% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 12% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$16,570
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 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.4, Slippery Rock Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Slippery Rock Area Sd reports $16,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Slippery Rock Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slippery Rock Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slippery Rock Area El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moraine El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slippery Rock Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Slippery Rock Area Ms
How many students attend Slippery Rock Area Ms?
Slippery Rock Area Ms has 404 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Slippery Rock, PA. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slippery Rock Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Slippery Rock Area Ms is 10.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 32% 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 Slippery Rock Area Ms?
35.2% of students at Slippery Rock Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slippery Rock Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Slippery Rock Area Ms is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Slippery Rock, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slippery Rock Area Ms?
Slippery Rock Area 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 Slippery Rock Area Ms rank among public schools in Slippery Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Slippery Rock Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Slippery Rock, 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 Slippery Rock Area Sd?
Besides Slippery Rock Area Ms, Slippery Rock Area Sd also operates Slippery Rock Area Hs (627 students), Slippery Rock Area El Sch (453 students), and Moraine El Sch (349 students). See the Slippery Rock Area Sd district page for the complete list.