At a glance
Reported students
419
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
400.5
Huntingdon Area MS: 419 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
11.6:1 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
- 402
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Huntingdon Area MS
Huntingdon Area MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Huntingdon. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Huntingdon Area SD. NCES reports 419 students for 2024–25.
Among 514 middle schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 562.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, 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 (91.4%) and multiracial (5.3%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 28.4%. 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 Huntingdon Area MS
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 28.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White91.4%
- Hispanic1.7%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
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 Huntingdon Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Standing Stone El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
382 reported students
Southside El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
347 reported students
Huntingdon Area SHS
High · Grades 09–12
546 reported students
Public schools near Huntingdon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Stone El Sch Elementary · Huntingdon Area SD | KG–05 | 382 | 0.1 mi |
| Huntingdon Area SHS High · Huntingdon Area SD | 09–12 | 546 | 0.1 mi |
| New Day CS High · Charter · New Day CS | 07–12 | 139 | 1.6 mi |
| Southside El Sch Elementary · Huntingdon Area SD | PK–05 | 347 | 3.9 mi |
| Juniata Valley JSHS High · Juniata Valley SD | 06–12 | 374 | 5.3 mi |
| Juniata Valley El Sch Elementary · Juniata Valley SD | KG–05 | 285 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Huntingdon Area MS
What grades does Huntingdon Area MS serve?
Huntingdon Area MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Huntingdon Area SD.
How many students attend Huntingdon Area MS?
Huntingdon Area MS reported 419 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 402 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Huntingdon Area MS?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 419 students and 36 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 Huntingdon Area MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Huntingdon Area MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Huntingdon Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Huntingdon Area MS in?
Huntingdon Area MS is part of Huntingdon Area SD, based in Huntingdon, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Huntingdon Area MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Standing Stone El Sch (0.1 mi), Huntingdon Area SHS (0.1 mi), New Day CS (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.