Enrollment
966
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hamilton, NJ
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Emily C. Reynolds Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340654003096
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emily C. Reynolds Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Hamilton, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340654003096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emily C. Reynolds Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is a large middle school in Hamilton, New Jersey, enrolling 966 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.6% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 90% of state schools at 966 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 238 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Hamilton Township Public School District also operates Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students) and Hamilton West-Watson (1,408 students) alongside Emily C. Reynolds 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 Emily C. Reynolds Middle School compares
Emily C. Reynolds 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 17% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 966 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
966
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,261
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Emily C. Reynolds 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 Hamilton Township Public School District, which includes Emily C. Reynolds Middle School.
$21,261
Per student
-15%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 47.5%
Federal 6.6%
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 Emily C. Reynolds Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton East - Steinert | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton West-Watson | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton North - Nottingham | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert E Grice Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard C Crockett Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emily C. Reynolds Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,408
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~966 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
How many students attend Emily C. Reynolds Middle School?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School has 966 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hamilton, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emily C. Reynolds Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emily C. Reynolds Middle School?
24.6% of students at Emily C. Reynolds Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emily C. Reynolds Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Emily C. Reynolds Middle School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Hamilton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emily C. Reynolds Middle School?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Emily C. Reynolds Middle School rank among middle schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Emily C. Reynolds Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton on the city page.
Is Emily C. Reynolds Middle School a good school?
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Hamilton Township Public School District?
Besides Emily C. Reynolds Middle School, Hamilton Township Public School District also operates Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students), Hamilton West-Watson (1,408 students), and Hamilton North - Nottingham (1,147 students). See the Hamilton Township Public School District district page for the complete list.
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