- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bound Brook, NJ
Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340210003340
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Bound Brook · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Community Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bound Brook, NJ.
School address
District: Bound Brook School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340210003340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Community Middle School held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 340210003340 · Bound Brook, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 11.2:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Bound Brook High School (579 students)
Community Middle School held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Community Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bound Brook Hi
Bound Brook High School
579 students
- Smalley Elemen
Smalley Elementary School
424 students
- Lamonte-Annex
Lamonte-Annex Elementary School
374 students
- This school
Community Middle School
291 students
- Lafayette Elem
Lafayette Elementary School
249 students
What this shows Community Middle School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Community Middle School compares
Community 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 125% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 125% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% 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
$25,816
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.7%
African American 8.6%
White 6.9%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Community Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bound Brook School District reports $25,816 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Community Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bound Brook High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smalley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamonte-Annex Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Community Middle School
How many students attend Community Middle School?
Community Middle School has 291 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bound Brook, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Community Middle School?
66.7% of students at Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Community Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment, in Bound Brook, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community Middle School?
Community Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Community Middle School rank among public schools in Bound Brook?
By Resource Investment Index, Community Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bound Brook, 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 Bound Brook on the city page.
What other schools are in Bound Brook School District?
Besides Community Middle School, Bound Brook School District also operates Bound Brook High School (579 students), Smalley Elementary School (424 students), and Lamonte-Annex Elementary School (374 students). See the Bound Brook School District district page for the complete list.