How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central Regional Middle School | Lacey Township Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bayville, NJ | Forked River, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 680 | 819 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.6:1 | 13.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.6% | 26.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Central Regional Middle School | Lacey Township Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,278 | $22,955 |
| District | Central Regional School District | Lacey Township School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Central Regional Middle School | Lacey Township Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.0% | 82.9% |
| African American | 4.6% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.9% | 12.3% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 2.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central Regional Middle School | Lacey Township Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 387:1 | 88:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 88 | 23 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.