- Enrollment
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hillsborough, NJ
Hillsborough Township Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsborough Township 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 340723005224
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsborough Township Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsborough 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, Hillsborough Township Middle School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Hillsborough, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340723005224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Hillsborough Township Middle School held near 1,230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 103.0 → 104.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 340723005224 · Hillsborough, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
1,246 enr · 12.1:1 · 7.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsborough High School (2,377 students)
Hillsborough Township Middle School held near 1,230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 103.0 → 104.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hillsborough Township Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillsborough H
Hillsborough High School
2,377 students
- This school
Hillsborough Township Middle School
1,246 students
- Auten Road Int
Auten Road Intermediate School
1,112 students
- Sunnymead Elem 530
Sunnymead Elementary School
530 students
- Hillsborough T 467
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
467 students
- Woods Road Ele 410
Woods Road Elementary School
410 students
What this shows Hillsborough Township Middle School reports 1,246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsborough Township Middle School compares
Hillsborough Township 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 75% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,246 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,246
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$22,407
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
Asian 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Hillsborough Township Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough Township Public School District reports $22,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsborough Township Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auten Road Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnymead Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsborough Township Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woods Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsborough Township Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- 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 (~1,246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsborough Township Middle School
How many students attend Hillsborough Township Middle School?
Hillsborough Township Middle School has 1,246 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hillsborough, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,193 (2022-23) → 1,230 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough Township Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough Township Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsborough Township Middle School?
7.5% of students at Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough Township Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsborough Township Middle School is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsborough Township Middle School?
Hillsborough Township Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Hillsborough Township Middle School rank among public schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsborough Township Middle School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough Township Public School District?
Besides Hillsborough Township Middle School, Hillsborough Township Public School District also operates Hillsborough High School (2,377 students), Auten Road Intermediate School (1,112 students), and Sunnymead Elementary School (530 students). See the Hillsborough Township Public School District district page for the complete list.