- Enrollment
- 1,489
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Central Regional Middle School held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.8 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 340291005928 · Bayville, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 10:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Regional High School (1,489 students)
Central Regional Middle School held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.8 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Central Regional Middle School compares
Central 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,278
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
Counselors2.0 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.
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
District finance for Central Regional School District reports $23,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~680 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 707 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.