Enrollment
332
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Middlesex, PA
West Middlesex Area Jshs
Federal NCES profile for West Middlesex Area Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422565006129
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Middlesex Area Jshs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West Middlesex · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Middlesex Area Jshs has class sizes smaller than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Middlesex Area Jshs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Middlesex, PA.
School address
District: West Middlesex Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422565006129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Middlesex Area Jshs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Middlesex Area Jshs
West Middlesex Area Jshs is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania, enrolling 332 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 332 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 504 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #227.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
West Middlesex Area Sd also operates Luther W Low El Sch (191 students) and Oakview El Sch (171 students) alongside West Middlesex Area Jshs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Middlesex Area Jshs compares
West Middlesex Area Jshs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 35% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 17% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$19,984
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, West Middlesex Area Jshs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Middlesex Area Sd, which includes West Middlesex Area Jshs.
$19,984
Per student
+11%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 52.0%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Middlesex Area Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther W Low El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakview El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Middlesex Area Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Middlesex Area Jshs
How many students attend West Middlesex Area Jshs?
West Middlesex Area Jshs has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Middlesex, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middlesex Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Middlesex Area Jshs is 11.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 West Middlesex Area Jshs?
37.9% of students at West Middlesex Area Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Middlesex Area Jshs?
The largest demographic group at West Middlesex Area Jshs is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in West Middlesex, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Middlesex Area Jshs?
West Middlesex Area Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Middlesex Area Jshs rank among public schools in West Middlesex?
By Resource Investment Index, West Middlesex Area Jshs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Middlesex, 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 West Middlesex on the city page.
Is West Middlesex Area Jshs a good school?
West Middlesex Area Jshs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Middlesex Area Sd?
Besides West Middlesex Area Jshs, West Middlesex Area Sd also operates Luther W Low El Sch (191 students) and Oakview El Sch (171 students). See the West Middlesex Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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