- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bridgewater, NJ
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340228005162
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 13
- public schools in Bridgewater · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Bridgewater, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340228005162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-86 students YoY
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School shrank from 1,347 students in 2022-23 to 1,261 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 123.8 → 112.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-86 students YoY 340228005162 · Bridgewater, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
1,220 enr · 9.9:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgewater-Raritan High School (2,673 students)
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School shrank from 1,347 students in 2022-23 to 1,261 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 123.8 → 112.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgewater-Ra
Bridgewater-Raritan High School
2,673 students
- This school
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
1,220 students
- Eisenhower Int 625
Eisenhower Intermediate School
625 students
- Hillside Inter 568
Hillside Intermediate School
568 students
- Hamilton Prima 462
Hamilton Primary School
462 students
- Adamsville Pri 461
Adamsville Primary School
461 students
What this shows Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School reports 1,220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School compares
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 70% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,220 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,220
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,718
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.6%
Asian 33.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District reports $25,718 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater-Raritan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adamsville Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
How many students attend Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School?
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School has 1,220 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bridgewater, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,347 (2022-23) → 1,261 (2023-24), down 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School?
8.9% of students at Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School is White at 38.6% of enrollment, in Bridgewater, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School?
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School rank among public schools in Bridgewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater on the city page.
What other schools are in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District?
Besides Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School, Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District also operates Bridgewater-Raritan High School (2,673 students), Eisenhower Intermediate School (625 students), and Hillside Intermediate School (568 students). See the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District district page for the complete list.