- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colonia, NJ
Colonia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Colonia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341812003678
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonia Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Colonia · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonia 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, Colonia Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Colonia, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341812003678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Colonia Middle School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 341812003678 · Colonia, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 10:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodbridge High School (1,681 students)
Colonia Middle School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Colonia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High School
1,681 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
1,405 students
- Colonia High S
Colonia High School
1,354 students
- Iselin Middle
Iselin Middle School
794 students
- Lafayette Esta
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
705 students
- This school 628
Colonia Middle School
628 students
What this shows Colonia Middle School reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonia Middle School compares
Colonia 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 | 13.8% | ▼ 53% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 26% | - | - |
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.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
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
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,527
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 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Asian 20.5%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Colonia Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodbridge Township School District reports $24,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colonia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iselin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Estates Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~628 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Frequently asked questions about Colonia Middle School
How many students attend Colonia Middle School?
Colonia Middle School has 628 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colonia, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonia 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 Colonia Middle School?
13.8% of students at Colonia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Colonia Middle School is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Colonia, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonia Middle School?
Colonia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Colonia Middle School rank among public schools in Colonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonia Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Colonia, 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 Colonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Woodbridge Township School District?
Besides Colonia Middle School, Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students), John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students), and Colonia High School (1,354 students). See the Woodbridge Township School District district page for the complete list.