Enrollment
347
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · River Vale, NJ
Holdrum Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Holdrum Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341395000798
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holdrum Middle School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in River Vale · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 347
- students enrolled
Holdrum Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holdrum Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in River Vale, NJ.
School address
District: River Vale Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341395000798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holdrum Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holdrum Middle School
Holdrum Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in River Vale, New Jersey, enrolling 347 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Holdrum Middle School is leaner than roughly 88% of New Jersey schools and 26% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
River Vale Public School District also operates Roberge Elementary School (338 students) and Woodside Elementary School (326 students) alongside Holdrum 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 Holdrum Middle School compares
Holdrum 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$26,234
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 174 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 75.2%
Asian 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Holdrum Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Vale Public School District, which includes Holdrum Middle School.
$26,234
Per student
+5%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.8%
State 21.3%
Federal 1.9%
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 Holdrum Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberge Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holdrum Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~347 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Holdrum Middle School
How many students attend Holdrum Middle School?
Holdrum Middle School has 347 students enrolled. It is a middle school in River Vale, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holdrum Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holdrum Middle School is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holdrum Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Holdrum Middle School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in River Vale, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holdrum Middle School?
Holdrum Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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 Holdrum Middle School rank among public schools in River Vale?
By Resource Investment Index, Holdrum Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in River Vale, 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 River Vale on the city page.
Is Holdrum Middle School a good school?
Holdrum Middle School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools. 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 River Vale Public School District?
Besides Holdrum Middle School, River Vale Public School District also operates Roberge Elementary School (338 students) and Woodside Elementary School (326 students). See the River Vale Public School District district page for the complete list.
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