- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Parsippany, NJ
Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341248004436
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Parsippany · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Parsippany, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341248004436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Central Middle School shrank from 781 students in 2022-23 to 731 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 80.1 → 78.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 341248004436 · Parsippany, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 9.4:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Parsippany Hills High School (1,035 students)
Central Middle School shrank from 781 students in 2022-23 to 731 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 80.1 → 78.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parsippany Hil
Parsippany Hills High School
1,035 students
- Brooklawn Midd
Brooklawn Middle School
925 students
- Parsippany Hig
Parsippany High School
900 students
- This school
Central Middle School
755 students
- Lake Hiawatha
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
445 students
- Knollwood Elem 394
Knollwood Elementary School
394 students
What this shows Central Middle School reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle School compares
Central 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 50% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,730
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 49.0%
White 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Central Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District reports $26,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsippany Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklawn Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parsippany High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Hiawatha Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knollwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Parsippany
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle School
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has 755 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Parsippany, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 731 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 40% 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 Central Middle School?
14.9% of students at Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle School is Asian at 49.0% of enrollment, in Parsippany, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Central Middle School rank among public schools in Parsippany?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Parsippany, 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 Parsippany on the city page.
What other schools are in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District?
Besides Central Middle School, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District also operates Parsippany Hills High School (1,035 students), Brooklawn Middle School (925 students), and Parsippany High School (900 students). See the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District district page for the complete list.