How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fords Middle School | Herbert Hoover Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fords, NJ | Edison, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 645 | 1,060 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.2:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.1% | 37.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fords Middle School | Herbert Hoover Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,527 | $19,865 |
| District | Woodbridge Township School District | Edison Township School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fords Middle School | Herbert Hoover Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19.2% | 14.9% |
| African American | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52.1% | 25.1% |
| Asian | 17.5% | 43.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% | 2.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fords Middle School | Herbert Hoover Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 309:1 | 303:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.7% | 15.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 95 | 83 |
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.