Enrollment
895
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sewell, NJ
Deptford Township Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Deptford Township Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340390002514
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deptford Township Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Sewell · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Deptford Township Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deptford Township Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Sewell, NJ.
School address
District: Deptford Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340390002514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deptford Township Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deptford Township Middle School
Deptford Township Middle School is a large middle school in Sewell, New Jersey, enrolling 895 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.7% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 895 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 242 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #227, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Deptford Township Public School District also operates Deptford Township High School (1,098 students) and Shady Lane Elementary School (422 students) alongside Deptford Township 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 Deptford Township Middle School compares
Deptford Township 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 10% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 895 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
895
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$21,799
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 49.6%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Deptford Township Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deptford Township Public School District, which includes Deptford Township Middle School.
$21,799
Per student
-13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 44.1%
Federal 9.2%
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 Deptford Township Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford Township High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shady Lane Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Tract Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Good Intent Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deptford Township Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~895 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Deptford Township Middle School
How many students attend Deptford Township Middle School?
Deptford Township Middle School has 895 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sewell, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deptford Township Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deptford Township Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deptford Township Middle School?
26.7% of students at Deptford Township Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deptford Township Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Deptford Township Middle School is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Sewell, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deptford Township Middle School?
Deptford Township Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Deptford Township Middle School rank among middle schools in Sewell?
By Resource Investment Index, Deptford Township Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Sewell, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sewell on the city page.
Is Deptford Township Middle School a good school?
Deptford Township Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Deptford Township Public School District?
Besides Deptford Township Middle School, Deptford Township Public School District also operates Deptford Township High School (1,098 students), Shady Lane Elementary School (422 students), and Lake Tract Elementary School (409 students). See the Deptford Township Public School District district page for the complete list.
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