- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bloomfield, NJ
Bloomfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bloomfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340183001982
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bloomfield Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bloomfield Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomfield Middle School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Bloomfield, NJ.
School address
District: Bloomfield Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340183001982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Bloomfield Middle School held near 929 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 340183001982 · Bloomfield, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
944 enr · 11.2:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomfield High School (2,055 students)
Bloomfield Middle School held near 929 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Bloomfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomfield Hig
Bloomfield High School
2,055 students
- This school
Bloomfield Middle School
944 students
- Fairview Eleme 499
Fairview Elementary School
499 students
- Demarest Eleme 482
Demarest Elementary School
482 students
- Berkeley Eleme 453
Berkeley Elementary School
453 students
- Oak View Eleme 399
Oak View Elementary School
399 students
What this shows Bloomfield Middle School reports 944 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bloomfield Middle School compares
Bloomfield 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▲ 16% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 944 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
944
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$23,287
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.5%
African American 23.1%
White 21.2%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Bloomfield Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Bloomfield Township School District reports $23,287 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bloomfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Demarest Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak View Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bloomfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~944 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bloomfield Middle School
How many students attend Bloomfield Middle School?
Bloomfield Middle School has 944 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bloomfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 965 (2022-23) → 929 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bloomfield Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Bloomfield Middle School?
34.2% of students at Bloomfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bloomfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bloomfield Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bloomfield Middle School?
Bloomfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Bloomfield Middle School rank among public schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomfield Middle School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Bloomfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bloomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomfield Township School District?
Besides Bloomfield Middle School, Bloomfield Township School District also operates Bloomfield High School (2,055 students), Fairview Elementary School (499 students), and Demarest Elementary School (482 students). See the Bloomfield Township School District district page for the complete list.