- Enrollment
- 3,074
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Allentown, PA
Trexler Ms
Federal NCES profile for Trexler Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420228004929
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trexler Ms earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Allentown · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Trexler Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trexler Ms ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Allentown, PA.
School address
District: Allentown City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420228004929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Trexler Ms held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 420228004929 · Allentown, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
771 enr · 12.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: William Allen Hs (3,074 students)
Trexler Ms held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Trexler Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Allen
William Allen Hs
3,074 students
- Louis E Dieruf
Louis E Dieruff Hs
1,914 students
- South Mountain 972
South Mountain Ms
972 students
- Francis D Raub 876
Francis D Raub Ms
876 students
- Brigadier Gene 807
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch
807 students
- This school 771
Trexler Ms
771 students
What this shows Trexler Ms reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trexler Ms compares
Trexler 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.7%
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
$17,939
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
577
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 74.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 80.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.4%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 5.4%
White 5.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Trexler Ms is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allentown City Sd reports $17,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trexler Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Allen Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louis E Dieruff Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Mountain Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis D Raub Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trexler Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Allentown
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Springhouse Ms
Standard public school
1,329 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
South Mountain Ms
Standard public school
972 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Francis D Raub Ms
Standard public school
876 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison-Morton Ms
Standard public school
704 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~771 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trexler Ms
How many students attend Trexler Ms?
Trexler Ms has 771 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Allentown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 820 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trexler Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Trexler Ms is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 21% 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 Trexler Ms?
100.0% of students at Trexler Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trexler Ms?
The largest demographic group at Trexler Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 77.4% of enrollment, in Allentown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trexler Ms?
Trexler Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Trexler Ms rank among middle schools in Allentown?
By Resource Investment Index, Trexler Ms ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Allentown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Allentown on the city page.
What other schools are in Allentown City Sd?
Besides Trexler Ms, Allentown City Sd also operates William Allen Hs (3,074 students), Louis E Dieruff Hs (1,914 students), and South Mountain Ms (972 students). See the Allentown City Sd district page for the complete list.