Enrollment
523
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Milford, NJ
David E. Owens Middle School
Federal NCES profile for David E. Owens Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341128000632
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David E. Owens Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in New Milford · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
David E. Owens Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David E. Owens Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in New Milford, NJ.
School address
District: New Milford Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341128000632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David E. Owens Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at David E. Owens Middle School
David E. Owens Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in New Milford, New Jersey, enrolling 523 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 10.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 523 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 662 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #145.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New Milford Public School District also operates New Milford High School (584 students) and Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School (476 students) alongside David E. Owens Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How David E. Owens Middle School compares
David E. Owens Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 66% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
Asian 17.2%
African American 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, David E. Owens Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Milford Public School District, which includes David E. Owens Middle School.
$23,295
Per student
-7%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.2%
State 24.4%
Federal 4.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How David E. Owens Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Milford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkley Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David E. Owens Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~523 students)
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Frequently asked questions about David E. Owens Middle School
How many students attend David E. Owens Middle School?
David E. Owens Middle School has 523 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Milford, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David E. Owens Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at David E. Owens Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David E. Owens Middle School?
10.0% of students at David E. Owens Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David E. Owens Middle School?
The largest demographic group at David E. Owens Middle School is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in New Milford, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David E. Owens Middle School?
David E. Owens Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does David E. Owens Middle School rank among public schools in New Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, David E. Owens Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in New Milford, 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 New Milford on the city page.
Is David E. Owens Middle School a good school?
David E. Owens Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New Milford Public School District?
Besides David E. Owens Middle School, New Milford Public School District also operates New Milford High School (584 students), Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School (476 students), and Berkley Street School (415 students). See the New Milford Public School District district page for the complete list.
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