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Lower Macungie MS

6299 Lower Macungie Road, Macungie, PA 18062East Penn SD
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
1,043
Students
Total enrolled
$19,277
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
34% vs nat'l
12.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
19% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Large public school
Serves 1,043 students in grades 06–08 in Macungie, Pennsylvania.
34% above average funding
District spends $19,277 per pupil, 34% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lower Macungie MS is a very large middle in Macungie, Pennsylvania, serving grades 06–08 with 1,043 students. The district invests $19,277 per student — 34% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Lower Macungie MS

1,043
Total Students
12.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
36%
Free Lunch
84
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution543 male · 500 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility36%
National avg 52% · 374 students
Student Composition
62%
22%
Asian4%
White62%
Hispanic / Latino22%
Black6%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 420855000376

Academic Outcomes at Lower Macungie MS

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 78th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 18062

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,277Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,277
State avg
$97,525
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,482
Student Support$3,663
Administration$2,313
Operations$2,892
Other$1,928
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,277 spent per student, an estimated $8,540 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
21%
71%
State government
21.0%
Local (property tax)
70.6%
Federal programs
8.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,277/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyLehigh County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (610)395-8593
NCES ID: 420855000376
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Macungie seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
6299 Lower Macungie Road, Macungie, PA 18062
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.