- Enrollment
- 2,105
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sewell, NJ
Bunker Hill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bunker Hill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341707000185
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bunker Hill Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Sewell · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bunker Hill Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bunker Hill Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Sewell, NJ.
School address
District: Washington Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341707000185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Bunker Hill Middle School shrank from 608 students in 2022-23 to 575 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 341707000185 · Sewell, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 9.7:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Township High School (2,105 students)
Bunker Hill Middle School shrank from 608 students in 2022-23 to 575 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Bunker Hill Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Tow
Washington Township High School
2,105 students
- Chestnut Ridge 613
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
613 students
- Bells Elementa 571
Bells Elementary School
571 students
- Whitman Elemen 566
Whitman Elementary School
566 students
- This school 562
Bunker Hill Middle School
562 students
- Hurffville Ele 544
Hurffville Elementary School
544 students
What this shows Bunker Hill Middle School reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bunker Hill Middle School compares
Bunker Hill 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 61% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$24,673
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 6.6%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Bunker Hill Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Township School District reports $24,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bunker Hill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bells Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hurffville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bunker Hill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bunker Hill Middle School
How many students attend Bunker Hill Middle School?
Bunker Hill Middle School has 562 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sewell, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunker Hill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bunker Hill Middle School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Bunker Hill Middle School?
11.5% of students at Bunker Hill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bunker Hill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bunker Hill Middle School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Sewell, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bunker Hill Middle School?
Bunker Hill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Bunker Hill Middle School rank among middle schools in Sewell?
By Resource Investment Index, Bunker Hill Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Sewell, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sewell on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Township School District?
Besides Bunker Hill Middle School, Washington Township School District also operates Washington Township High School (2,105 students), Chestnut Ridge Middle School (613 students), and Bells Elementary School (571 students). See the Washington Township School District district page for the complete list.