- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fords, NJ
Fords Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fords Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341812003680
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fords Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fords · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fords Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fords Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fords, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341812003680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Fords Middle School held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 341812003680 · Fords, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 10.2:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodbridge High School (1,681 students)
Fords Middle School held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Fords Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High School
1,681 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
1,405 students
- Colonia High S
Colonia High School
1,354 students
- Iselin Middle
Iselin Middle School
794 students
- Lafayette Esta
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
705 students
- This school 645
Fords Middle School
645 students
What this shows Fords Middle School reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fords Middle School compares
Fords Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▲ 33% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$24,527
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.1%
White 19.2%
Asian 17.5%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Fords Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodbridge Township School District reports $24,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fords Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iselin Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Estates Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fords Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~645 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fords Middle School
How many students attend Fords Middle School?
Fords Middle School has 645 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fords, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fords Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fords Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Fords Middle School?
39.3% of students at Fords Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fords Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fords Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in Fords, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fords Middle School?
Fords Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Fords Middle School rank among public schools in Fords?
By Resource Investment Index, Fords Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fords, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Woodbridge Township School District?
Besides Fords Middle School, Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students), John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students), and Colonia High School (1,354 students). See the Woodbridge Township School District district page for the complete list.