At a glance
Reported students
1,041
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
87.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
533
Lower Macungie MS: 1,041 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
11.9:1 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
- 1,093
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Lower Macungie MS
Lower Macungie MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Macungie. It is one of 10 current school records connected to East Penn SD. NCES reports 1,041 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 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, 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 (62.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 18.8%. 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 Lower Macungie MS
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 87.45 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 18.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.1%
- Hispanic23.6%
- Black4.7%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
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 East Penn SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eyer MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
804 reported students
Willow Lane El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
593 reported students
Shoemaker El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
537 reported students
Macungie El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
529 reported students
Wescosville El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
465 reported students
Lincoln El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
376 reported students
Public schools near Lower Macungie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eyer MS Middle · East Penn SD | 06–08 | 804 | 2.9 mi |
| Salisbury MS Middle · Salisbury Township SD | 05–08 | 448 | 3.7 mi |
| Springhouse MS Middle · Parkland SD | 06–08 | 1,329 | 4 mi |
| Francis D Raub MS Middle · Allentown City SD | 06–08 | 876 | 5.2 mi |
| Orefield MS Middle · Parkland SD | 06–08 | 1,034 | 5.5 mi |
| Trexler MS Middle · Allentown City SD | 06–08 | 771 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lower Macungie MS
What grades does Lower Macungie MS serve?
Lower Macungie MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in East Penn SD.
How many students attend Lower Macungie MS?
Lower Macungie MS reported 1,041 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,093 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lower Macungie MS?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 1,041 students and 87.45 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 Lower Macungie MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lower Macungie MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Penn SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Lower Macungie MS in?
Lower Macungie MS is part of East Penn SD, based in Emmaus, PA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lower Macungie MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eyer MS (2.9 mi), Salisbury MS (3.7 mi), Springhouse MS (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.