- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buena, NJ
Buena Regional Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Buena Regional Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340240000046
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buena Regional Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Buena · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Buena Regional Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Regional Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Buena, NJ.
School address
District: Buena Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340240000046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Buena Regional Middle School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 340240000046 · Buena, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 8.6:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Buena Regional High School (491 students)
Buena Regional Middle School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Buena Regional Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buena Regional
Buena Regional High School
491 students
- This school
Buena Regional Middle School
345 students
- Dr. J.P. Clear
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School
320 students
- Collings Lakes
Collings Lakes Elementary School
221 students
- John C. Milane 192
John C. Milanesi Elementary School
192 students
What this shows Buena Regional Middle School reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buena Regional Middle School compares
Buena Regional 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▲ 70% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 11% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$29,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
African American 12.5%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Buena Regional Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buena Regional School District reports $29,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buena Regional Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Collings Lakes Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John C. Milanesi Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buena Regional Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Buena Regional Middle School
How many students attend Buena Regional Middle School?
Buena Regional Middle School has 345 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buena, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Regional Middle School is 8.6:1, which is 27% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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 Buena Regional Middle School?
50.4% of students at Buena 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 Buena Regional Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Buena Regional Middle School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Buena, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buena Regional Middle School?
Buena Regional Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Buena Regional Middle School rank among public schools in Buena?
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Regional Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Buena, 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 Buena Regional School District?
Besides Buena Regional Middle School, Buena Regional School District also operates Buena Regional High School (491 students), Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School (320 students), and Collings Lakes Elementary School (221 students). See the Buena Regional School District district page for the complete list.