- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mckeesport, PA
South Allegheny Ms
Federal NCES profile for South Allegheny Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422191007668
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Allegheny Ms earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Mckeesport · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Allegheny Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Allegheny Ms ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Mckeesport, PA.
School address
District: South Allegheny Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422191007668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
South Allegheny Ms grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 422191007668 · Mckeesport, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 14:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: South Allegheny El Sch (635 students)
South Allegheny Ms grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Allegheny Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Alleghen
South Allegheny El Sch
635 students
- South Alleghen
South Allegheny Hs
464 students
- This school
South Allegheny Ms
321 students
What this shows South Allegheny Ms reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Allegheny Ms compares
South Allegheny Ms is a growing 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.7%
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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.8%
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
$17,557
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, South Allegheny Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Allegheny Sd reports $17,557 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Allegheny Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Allegheny El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Allegheny Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Allegheny Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Allegheny Ms
How many students attend South Allegheny Ms?
South Allegheny Ms has 321 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mckeesport, PA. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Allegheny Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at South Allegheny Ms is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Allegheny Ms?
99.7% of students at South Allegheny Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Allegheny Ms?
The largest demographic group at South Allegheny Ms is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Mckeesport, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Allegheny Ms?
South Allegheny Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 South Allegheny Ms rank among public schools in Mckeesport?
By Resource Investment Index, South Allegheny Ms ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Mckeesport, 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 Mckeesport on the city page.
What other schools are in South Allegheny Sd?
Besides South Allegheny Ms, South Allegheny Sd also operates South Allegheny El Sch (635 students) and South Allegheny Hs (464 students). See the South Allegheny Sd district page for the complete list.