At a glance
Reported students
757
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
418.5
Northern MS: 757 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
14.8:1 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
- 750
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56.15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Northern MS
Northern MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Dillsburg. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Northern York County SD. NCES reports 757 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 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, above 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 (90%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. 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 Northern MS
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.03 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White90%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black1.7%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.7%
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 Northern York County SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northern HS
High · Grades 09–12
982 reported students
Dillsburg El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
440 reported students
Northern El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
397 reported students
South Mountain El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
389 reported students
Wellsville Campus
Elementary · Grades KG–05
244 reported students
Public schools near Northern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern HS High · Northern York County SD | 09–12 | 982 | 0.1 mi |
| Northern El Sch Elementary · Northern York County SD | KG–05 | 397 | 0.2 mi |
| Mechanicsburg MS Middle · Mechanicsburg Area SD | 06–08 | 1,112 | 6.5 mi |
| Yellow Breeches MS Middle · South Middleton SD | 06–08 | 508 | 7 mi |
| Bermudian Springs MS Middle · Bermudian Springs SD | 05–08 | 539 | 8.3 mi |
| Allen MS Middle · West Shore SD | 07–08 | 272 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northern MS
What grades does Northern MS serve?
Northern MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Northern York County SD.
How many students attend Northern MS?
Northern MS reported 757 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 750 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northern MS?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 757 students and 51.03 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 Northern MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northern MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northern York County SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Northern MS in?
Northern MS is part of Northern York County SD, based in Dillsburg, PA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northern MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northern HS (0.1 mi), Northern El Sch (0.2 mi), Mechanicsburg MS (6.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.