Enrollment
321
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Allegheny Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Allegheny Ms
South Allegheny Ms is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania, enrolling 321 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 321 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #277.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 130 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 321 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
South Allegheny Sd also operates South Allegheny El Sch (635 students) and South Allegheny Hs (464 students) alongside South Allegheny 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 South Allegheny Ms compares
South Allegheny 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,369
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Allegheny Sd, which includes South Allegheny Ms.
$16,369
Per student
-9%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 56.3%
Federal 12.4%
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 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
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Allegheny Ms a good school?
South Allegheny Ms earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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