- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Castle, PA
Union Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Union Area 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 422406007036
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Area Ms earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Area Ms has class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Area Ms ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in New Castle, PA.
School address
District: Union Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422406007036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Union Area Ms shrank from 175 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 422406007036 · New Castle, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 17.4:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Memorial El Sch (320 students)
Union Area Ms shrank from 175 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Union Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Memorial
Union Memorial El Sch
320 students
- Union Area Hs
Union Area Hs
193 students
- This school
Union Area Ms
174 students
What this shows Union Area Ms reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Area Ms compares
Union Area 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 5% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 93% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$17,473
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Union Area Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Area Sd reports $17,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Memorial El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Area Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in New Castle
3 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 (~174 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Union Area Ms
How many students attend Union Area Ms?
Union Area Ms has 174 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Castle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Area Ms is 17.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Area Ms?
61.1% of students at Union Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Union Area Ms is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in New Castle, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Area Ms?
Union Area 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 Union Area Ms rank among middle schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Area Ms ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in New Castle, 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 New Castle on the city page.
What other schools are in Union Area Sd?
Besides Union Area Ms, Union Area Sd also operates Union Memorial El Sch (320 students) and Union Area Hs (193 students). See the Union Area Sd district page for the complete list.