- Enrollment
- 2,279
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Fernwood Avenue Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fernwood Avenue Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340456002955
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fernwood Avenue Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Egg Harbor Township · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fernwood Avenue Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fernwood Avenue Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
School address
District: Egg Harbor Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340456002955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
Fernwood Avenue Middle School shrank from 883 students in 2022-23 to 798 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 78.7 → 78.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 340456002955 · Egg Harbor Township, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
811 enr · 10.4:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Egg Harbor Township High School (2,279 students)
Fernwood Avenue Middle School shrank from 883 students in 2022-23 to 798 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 78.7 → 78.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Fernwood Avenue Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Egg Harbor Tow
Egg Harbor Township High School
2,279 students
- Swift-Slaybaug
Swift-Slaybaugh Complex
1,422 students
- Dr. Joyanne D.
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School
980 students
- Alder Avenue M
Alder Avenue Middle School
919 students
- This school 811
Fernwood Avenue Middle School
811 students
- Clayton J. Dav 677
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School
677 students
What this shows Fernwood Avenue Middle School reports 811 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fernwood Avenue Middle School compares
Fernwood Avenue Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▲ 38% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 811 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
811
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$24,773
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
Asian 15.0%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Fernwood Avenue Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Egg Harbor Township School District reports $24,773 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fernwood Avenue Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg Harbor Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swift-Slaybaugh Complex | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alder Avenue Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fernwood Avenue Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,422
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~811 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fernwood Avenue Middle School
How many students attend Fernwood Avenue Middle School?
Fernwood Avenue Middle School has 811 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 883 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernwood Avenue Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fernwood Avenue Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fernwood Avenue Middle School?
40.8% of students at Fernwood Avenue Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fernwood Avenue Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fernwood Avenue Middle School is White at 37.5% of enrollment, in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fernwood Avenue Middle School?
Fernwood Avenue Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fernwood Avenue Middle School rank among public schools in Egg Harbor Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Fernwood Avenue Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Egg Harbor Township, 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 Egg Harbor Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Egg Harbor Township School District?
Besides Fernwood Avenue Middle School, Egg Harbor Township School District also operates Egg Harbor Township High School (2,279 students), Swift-Slaybaugh Complex (1,422 students), and Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School (980 students). See the Egg Harbor Township School District district page for the complete list.