At a glance
Reported students
866
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
533.5
Connellsville Area MS: 866 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 964
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Connellsville Area MS
Connellsville Area MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Connellsville. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Connellsville Area SD. NCES reports 866 students for 2024–25.
Among 514 middle schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 562.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.9%) and multiracial (4.2%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Connellsville Area MS
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 65.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 26.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.9%
- Hispanic1.4%
- Black2.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Connellsville Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Connellsville Area SHS
High · Grades 09–12
667 reported students
Dunbar Twp El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
580 reported students
West Crawford El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
487 reported students
Bullskin El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
430 reported students
Springfield El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
298 reported students
Public schools near Connellsville Area MS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center High · Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center | 09–12 | 592 | 0.2 mi |
| Connellsville Area SHS High · Connellsville Area SD | 09–12 | 667 | 0.3 mi |
| Bullskin El Sch Elementary · Connellsville Area SD | KG–05 | 430 | 2.4 mi |
| Dunbar Twp El Sch Elementary · Connellsville Area SD | KG–05 | 580 | 2.5 mi |
| Southmoreland MS Middle · Southmoreland SD | 06–08 | 410 | 6 mi |
| Ramsay El Sch Middle · Mount Pleasant Area SD | 04–06 | 396 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Connellsville Area MS
What grades does Connellsville Area MS serve?
Connellsville Area MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Connellsville Area SD.
How many students attend Connellsville Area MS?
Connellsville Area MS reported 866 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 964 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Connellsville Area MS?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 866 students and 65.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Connellsville Area MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Connellsville Area MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Connellsville Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Connellsville Area MS in?
Connellsville Area MS is part of Connellsville Area SD, based in Connellsville, PA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Connellsville Area MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center (0.2 mi), Connellsville Area SHS (0.3 mi), Bullskin El Sch (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.