Enrollment
438
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hoboken, NJ
Hoboken Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hoboken Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340735003381
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoboken Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Hoboken · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoboken Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoboken Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Hoboken, NJ.
School address
District: Hoboken Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340735003381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoboken Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hoboken Middle School
Hoboken Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Hoboken, New Jersey, enrolling 438 students.
At 10.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 438 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 342 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #110.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Hoboken Public School District also operates Hoboken High School (652 students) and Wallace Elementary School (649 students) alongside Hoboken 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 Hoboken Middle School compares
Hoboken 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▲ 44% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,903
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 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.
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 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
African American 11.9%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Hoboken 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 Hoboken Public School District, which includes Hoboken Middle School.
$23,903
Per student
-4%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.5%
State 37.6%
Federal 6.9%
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 Hoboken Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallace Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph F Brandt Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas G. Connors Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoboken Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- 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 (~438 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hoboken Middle School
How many students attend Hoboken Middle School?
Hoboken Middle School has 438 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hoboken, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoboken Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoboken Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Hoboken Middle School?
42.5% of students at Hoboken Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoboken Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hoboken Middle School is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Hoboken, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoboken Middle School?
Hoboken Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Hoboken Middle School rank among public schools in Hoboken?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoboken Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Hoboken, 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 Hoboken on the city page.
Is Hoboken Middle School a good school?
Hoboken Middle School earns 54/100 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 Hoboken Public School District?
Besides Hoboken Middle School, Hoboken Public School District also operates Hoboken High School (652 students), Wallace Elementary School (649 students), and Joseph F Brandt Elementary School (632 students). See the Hoboken Public School District district page for the complete list.
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