At a glance
Reported students
280
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
278.5
New Hope-Solebury MS: 280 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
9.8:1 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
- 343
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about New Hope-Solebury MS
New Hope-Solebury MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in New Hope. It is one of 4 current school records connected to New Hope-Solebury SD. NCES reports 280 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 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below 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 (75.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.4%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.5%. 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 New Hope-Solebury MS
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.65 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
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.5%
- 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)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.4%
- Hispanic10.4%
- Black0.7%
- Asian7.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
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 New Hope-Solebury SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
New Hope-Solebury Upper El Sch
Elementary · Grades 03–05
277 reported students
New Hope-Solebury Lower El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–02
230 reported students
New Hope-Solebury HS
High · Grades 09–12
450 reported students
Public schools near New Hope-Solebury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope-Solebury Upper El Sch Elementary · New Hope-Solebury SD | 03–05 | 277 | under 0.1 mi |
| New Hope-Solebury HS High · New Hope-Solebury SD | 09–12 | 450 | under 0.1 mi |
| Holicong MS Middle · Central Bucks SD | 07–09 | 907 | 5.5 mi |
| Timberlane Middle School Middle · Hopewell Valley Regional School District | 06–08 | 803 | 8.4 mi |
| Tohickon MS Middle · Central Bucks SD | 07–09 | 857 | 9.1 mi |
| Newtown MS Middle · Council Rock SD | 07–08 | 833 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New Hope-Solebury MS
What grades does New Hope-Solebury MS serve?
New Hope-Solebury MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New Hope-Solebury SD.
How many students attend New Hope-Solebury MS?
New Hope-Solebury MS reported 280 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 343 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New Hope-Solebury MS?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 280 students and 28.65 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 New Hope-Solebury MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
New Hope-Solebury MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Hope-Solebury SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is New Hope-Solebury MS in?
New Hope-Solebury MS is part of New Hope-Solebury SD, based in New Hope, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near New Hope-Solebury MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Hope-Solebury Upper El Sch (under 0.1 mi), New Hope-Solebury HS (under 0.1 mi), Holicong MS (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.