- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wayne, NJ
George Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341728004972
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Middle School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Wayne, NJ.
School address
District: Wayne Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341728004972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
George Washington Middle School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.2 → 54.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 341728004972 · Wayne, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 9.5:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne Valley High School (1,201 students)
George Washington Middle School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.2 → 54.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
George Washington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne Valley H
Wayne Valley High School
1,201 students
- Wayne Hills Hi
Wayne Hills High School
1,162 students
- Schuyler Colfa
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
650 students
- Anthony Wayne
Anthony Wayne Middle School
617 students
- This school
George Washington Middle School
493 students
- Theunis Dey El 459
Theunis Dey Elementary School
459 students
What this shows George Washington Middle School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Middle School compares
George Washington 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 69% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$27,309
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, George Washington Middle School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne Township Public School District reports $27,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Colfax Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anthony Wayne Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theunis Dey Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Middle School
How many students attend George Washington Middle School?
George Washington Middle School has 493 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wayne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Middle School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 George Washington Middle School?
9.1% of students at George Washington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Middle School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Wayne, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Middle School?
George Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 George Washington Middle School rank among middle schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Wayne, 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 Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne Township Public School District?
Besides George Washington Middle School, Wayne Township Public School District also operates Wayne Valley High School (1,201 students), Wayne Hills High School (1,162 students), and Schuyler Colfax Middle School (650 students). See the Wayne Township Public School District district page for the complete list.