- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glen Rock, PA
Southern Ms
Federal NCES profile for Southern Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422238006286
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Ms earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Glen Rock · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Glen Rock, PA.
School address
District: Southern York County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422238006286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Southern Ms held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 422238006286 · Glen Rock, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 12.9:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Susquehannock Hs (857 students)
Southern Ms held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Southern Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Susquehannock
Susquehannock Hs
857 students
- Southern El Sc
Southern El Sch
527 students
- Shrewsbury El
Shrewsbury El Sch
482 students
- This school
Southern Ms
466 students
- Friendship El
Friendship El Sch
377 students
What this shows Southern Ms reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Ms compares
Southern Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 59% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Southern Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southern York County Sd reports $17,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehannock Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shrewsbury El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Friendship El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Ms
How many students attend Southern Ms?
Southern Ms has 466 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glen Rock, PA. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Ms is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Southern Ms?
23.8% of students at Southern Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Ms?
The largest demographic group at Southern Ms is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Glen Rock, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Ms?
Southern Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Southern Ms rank among public schools in Glen Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Glen 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 Southern York County Sd?
Besides Southern Ms, Southern York County Sd also operates Susquehannock Hs (857 students), Southern El Sch (527 students), and Shrewsbury El Sch (482 students). See the Southern York County Sd district page for the complete list.