- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Avenel, NJ
Avenel Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Avenel Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341812005972
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avenel Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Avenel · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Avenel Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avenel Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Avenel, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341812005972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Avenel Middle School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 341812005972 · Avenel, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 8.5:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodbridge High School (1,681 students)
Avenel Middle School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Avenel Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High School
1,681 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
1,405 students
- Colonia High S
Colonia High School
1,354 students
- Iselin Middle
Iselin Middle School
794 students
- Lafayette Esta
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
705 students
- This school 629
Avenel Middle School
629 students
What this shows Avenel Middle School reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avenel Middle School compares
Avenel 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▲ 26% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,527
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
White 25.9%
African American 20.5%
Asian 15.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Avenel Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodbridge Township School District reports $24,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avenel Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iselin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Estates Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avenel Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avenel Middle School
How many students attend Avenel Middle School?
Avenel Middle School has 629 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Avenel, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avenel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avenel Middle School is 8.5:1, which is 28% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avenel Middle School?
37.3% of students at Avenel Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avenel Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Avenel Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.4% of enrollment, in Avenel, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avenel Middle School?
Avenel Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avenel Middle School rank among public schools in Avenel?
By Resource Investment Index, Avenel Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Avenel, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Woodbridge Township School District?
Besides Avenel Middle School, Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students), John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students), and Colonia High School (1,354 students). See the Woodbridge Township School District district page for the complete list.