Enrollment
680
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bayville, NJ
Central Regional Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Regional Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340291005928
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Regional Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Bayville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Regional Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Regional Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bayville, NJ.
School address
District: Central Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340291005928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Regional Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Regional Middle School
Central Regional Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bayville, New Jersey, enrolling 680 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 680 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 329 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #269, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 186 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 680 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Central Regional School District, also runs Central Regional High School (1,489 students).
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 Central Regional Middle School compares
Central 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▲ 2% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,568
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 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 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Central Regional Middle School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Regional School District, which includes Central Regional Middle School.
$20,568
Per student
-18%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 24.9%
Federal 5.8%
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 Central Regional Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Regional Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,489
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~680 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Regional Middle School
How many students attend Central Regional Middle School?
Central Regional Middle School has 680 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bayville, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Regional Middle School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Regional Middle School?
30.2% of students at Central 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 Central Regional Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Regional Middle School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Bayville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Regional Middle School?
Central Regional Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Central Regional Middle School rank among public schools in Bayville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Regional Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bayville, 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 Bayville on the city page.
Is Central Regional Middle School a good school?
Central Regional Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools. 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 Central Regional School District?
Besides Central Regional Middle School, Central Regional School District also operates Central Regional High School (1,489 students). See the Central Regional School District district page for the complete list.
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