- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hookstown, PA
South Side Ms
Federal NCES profile for South Side Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422223006937
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Side Ms earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hookstown · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Side Ms has class sizes smaller than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Side Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hookstown, PA.
School address
District: South Side Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422223006937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
South Side Ms shrank from 203 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 422223006937 · Hookstown, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 9.8:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: South Side El Sch (390 students)
South Side Ms shrank from 203 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Side Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Side El
South Side El Sch
390 students
- South Side Hs
South Side Hs
272 students
- This school
South Side Ms
196 students
What this shows South Side Ms reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Side Ms compares
South Side 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 61% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$24,426
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, South Side Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Side Area Sd reports $24,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Side Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Side Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Side Ms
How many students attend South Side Ms?
South Side Ms has 196 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hookstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Ms is 9.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 38% 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 South Side Ms?
22.7% of students at South Side Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Side Ms?
The largest demographic group at South Side Ms is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Hookstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Side Ms?
South Side Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 South Side Ms rank among public schools in Hookstown?
By Resource Investment Index, South Side Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hookstown, 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 South Side Area Sd?
Besides South Side Ms, South Side Area Sd also operates South Side El Sch (390 students) and South Side Hs (272 students). See the South Side Area Sd district page for the complete list.