- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Quakertown, PA
Strayer Ms
Federal NCES profile for Strayer Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421989004965
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strayer Ms earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Quakertown · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Strayer Ms has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strayer Ms ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Quakertown, PA.
School address
District: Quakertown Community Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421989004965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Strayer Ms held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 421989004965 · Quakertown, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 15.7:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Quakertown Community Hs (1,570 students)
Strayer Ms held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Strayer Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quakertown Com
Quakertown Community Hs
1,570 students
- This school
Strayer Ms
737 students
- Pfaff El Sch 482
Pfaff El Sch
482 students
- Neidig El Sch 470
Neidig El Sch
470 students
- Trumbauersvill 376
Trumbauersville El Sch
376 students
- 6th Grade Cent 331
6th Grade Center
331 students
What this shows Strayer Ms reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Strayer Ms compares
Strayer 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 35% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,683
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 4.5%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Strayer Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Quakertown Community Sd reports $19,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Strayer Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quakertown Community Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pfaff El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neidig El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trumbauersville El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| 6th Grade Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strayer Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools in Quakertown
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~737 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Strayer Ms
How many students attend Strayer Ms?
Strayer Ms has 737 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Quakertown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strayer Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Strayer Ms is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Strayer Ms?
37.6% of students at Strayer Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strayer Ms?
The largest demographic group at Strayer Ms is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Quakertown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strayer Ms?
Strayer Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Strayer Ms rank among public schools in Quakertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Strayer Ms ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Quakertown, 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 Quakertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Quakertown Community Sd?
Besides Strayer Ms, Quakertown Community Sd also operates Quakertown Community Hs (1,570 students), Pfaff El Sch (482 students), and Neidig El Sch (470 students). See the Quakertown Community Sd district page for the complete list.