Enrollment
504
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bordentown, NJ
Bordentown Regional Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bordentown Regional Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340203000801
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bordentown Regional Middle School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Bordentown · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bordentown Regional Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bordentown Regional Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bordentown, NJ.
School address
District: Bordentown Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340203000801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bordentown Regional Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bordentown Regional Middle School
Bordentown Regional Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Bordentown, New Jersey, enrolling 504 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 504 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 723 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 126 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Bordentown Regional School District also operates Bordentown Regional High School (728 students) and Peter Muschal Elementary (464 students) alongside Bordentown Regional Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bordentown Regional Middle School compares
Bordentown Regional Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 12.2% | ▼ 59% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below 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
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,397
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 11.7%
Asian 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Bordentown Regional Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bordentown Regional School District, which includes Bordentown Regional Middle School.
$23,397
Per student
-6%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 33.7%
Federal 4.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bordentown Regional Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bordentown Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peter Muschal Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mac Farland Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clara Barton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bordentown Regional Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~504 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bordentown Regional Middle School
How many students attend Bordentown Regional Middle School?
Bordentown Regional Middle School has 504 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bordentown, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bordentown Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bordentown Regional 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 Bordentown Regional Middle School?
12.2% of students at Bordentown Regional Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bordentown Regional Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bordentown Regional Middle School is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Bordentown, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bordentown Regional Middle School?
Bordentown Regional Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bordentown Regional Middle School rank among public schools in Bordentown?
By Resource Investment Index, Bordentown Regional Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bordentown, 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 Bordentown on the city page.
Is Bordentown Regional Middle School a good school?
Bordentown Regional Middle School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bordentown Regional School District?
Besides Bordentown Regional Middle School, Bordentown Regional School District also operates Bordentown Regional High School (728 students), Peter Muschal Elementary (464 students), and Mac Farland Intermediate (269 students). See the Bordentown Regional School District district page for the complete list.
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