Enrollment
1,246
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
103.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillsborough Township Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillsborough Township Middle School
Hillsborough Township Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Hillsborough, New Jersey, enrolling 1,246 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 7.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,246 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 188 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (36%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Hillsborough Township Public School District also operates Hillsborough High School (2,377 students) and Auten Road Intermediate School (1,112 students) alongside Hillsborough Township 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 Hillsborough Township Middle School compares
Hillsborough Township 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,628
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough Township Public School District, which includes Hillsborough Township Middle School.
$21,628
Per student
-13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 32.9%
Federal 4.0%
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 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
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- 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
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 (~1,246 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hillsborough Township Middle School a good school?
Hillsborough Township Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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