- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hamilton, NJ
Albert E Grice Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Albert E Grice Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340654003094
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert E Grice Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert E Grice Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert E Grice Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340654003094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Albert E Grice Middle School held near 959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.8 → 77.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 340654003094 · Hamilton, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
991 enr · 13.4:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students)
Albert E Grice Middle School held near 959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.8 → 77.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Albert E Grice Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton East
Hamilton East - Steinert
1,437 students
- Hamilton West-
Hamilton West-Watson
1,408 students
- Hamilton North
Hamilton North - Nottingham
1,147 students
- This school
Albert E Grice Middle School
991 students
- Emily C. Reyno
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
966 students
- Richard C Croc
Richard C Crockett Middle School
834 students
What this shows Albert E Grice Middle School reports 991 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albert E Grice Middle School compares
Albert E Grice Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▲ 39% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 991 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
991
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,204
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.4%
White 24.6%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Albert E Grice Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Township Public School District reports $22,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albert E Grice Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton East - Steinert | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton West-Watson | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton North - Nottingham | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emily C. Reynolds Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard C Crockett Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert E Grice Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,408
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~991 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albert E Grice Middle School
How many students attend Albert E Grice Middle School?
Albert E Grice Middle School has 991 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hamilton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 967 (2022-23) → 959 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert E Grice Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert E Grice Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albert E Grice Middle School?
41.2% of students at Albert E Grice Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert E Grice Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Albert E Grice Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert E Grice Middle School?
Albert E Grice Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albert E Grice Middle School rank among middle schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert E Grice Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Hamilton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Township Public School District?
Besides Albert E Grice Middle School, Hamilton Township Public School District also operates Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students), Hamilton West-Watson (1,408 students), and Hamilton North - Nottingham (1,147 students). See the Hamilton Township Public School District district page for the complete list.