Enrollment
1,139
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kingston, PA
Wyoming Valley West Ms
Federal NCES profile for Wyoming Valley West Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422595006986
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wyoming Valley West Ms earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wyoming Valley West Ms has class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wyoming Valley West Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kingston, PA.
School address
District: Wyoming Valley West Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422595006986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wyoming Valley West Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wyoming Valley West Ms
Wyoming Valley West Ms is a high-poverty, large middle school in Kingston, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,139 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,139 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 170 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #94.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wyoming Valley West Sd spends $14,116 per pupil, 21% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 348 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,139 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Wyoming Valley West Sd also operates State El Ctr (1,376 students) and Wyoming Valley West Shs (1,362 students) alongside Wyoming Valley West Ms.
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 Wyoming Valley West Ms compares
Wyoming Valley West Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,139 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,139
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.8%
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
$14,116
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
203
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Wyoming Valley West Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wyoming Valley West Sd, which includes Wyoming Valley West Ms.
$14,116
Per student
-21%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 44.2%
Federal 10.9%
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 Wyoming Valley West Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| State El Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyoming Valley West Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dana El Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chester Street El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Third Avenue El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wyoming Valley West Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle 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 (~1,139 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wyoming Valley West Ms
How many students attend Wyoming Valley West Ms?
Wyoming Valley West Ms has 1,139 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kingston, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyoming Valley West Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Wyoming Valley West Ms is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wyoming Valley West Ms?
100.0% of students at Wyoming Valley West Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wyoming Valley West Ms?
The largest demographic group at Wyoming Valley West Ms is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Kingston, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wyoming Valley West Ms?
Wyoming Valley West Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Wyoming Valley West Ms rank among public schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Wyoming Valley West Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kingston, 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 Kingston on the city page.
Is Wyoming Valley West Ms a good school?
Wyoming Valley West Ms earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Wyoming Valley West Sd?
Besides Wyoming Valley West Ms, Wyoming Valley West Sd also operates State El Ctr (1,376 students), Wyoming Valley West Shs (1,362 students), and Dana El Ctr (626 students). See the Wyoming Valley West Sd district page for the complete list.
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