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Public middle school · Palisades SD

Palisades MS

Grades 06–08 · Kintnersville, PA · NCES 421833010005

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

308

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

32.99

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.3:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Pennsylvania middle enrollment

18th percentile

Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

245

Palisades MS: 308 reported students.

State peer staffing position

2th percentile

9.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Palisades MS

Palisades MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Kintnersville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Palisades SD. NCES reports 308 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 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.3:1, 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Palisades MS

  1. 1How do the reported 9.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
0.9%
Students with disabilities
24.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch
Not reported
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.45
Social workers (FTE)
0.34

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White91.6%
  • Hispanic5.2%
  • Black0.3%
  • Asian0.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial2.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Palisades SD

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Durham-Nockamixon El Sch

Elementary · Grades KG–05

245 reported students

Springfield El Sch

Elementary · Grades KG–05

219 reported students

Palisades HS

High · Grades 09–12

465 reported students

Tinicum El Sch

Elementary · Grades KG–05

135 reported students

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