- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Howell, NJ
Howell Township Middle School South
Federal NCES profile for Howell Township Middle School South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340756000331
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howell Township Middle School South earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Howell · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Howell Township Middle School South has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howell Township Middle School South ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Howell, NJ.
School address
District: Howell Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340756000331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Howell Township Middle School South held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.0 → 70.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 340756000331 · Howell, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
893 enr · 12.4:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Howell Township Middle School North (970 students)
Howell Township Middle School South held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.0 → 70.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Howell Township Middle School South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howell Townshi
Howell Township Middle School North
970 students
- This school
Howell Township Middle School South
893 students
- Land O'pines E
Land O'pines Elementary School
530 students
- Ramtown Elemen
Ramtown Elementary School
483 students
- Aldrich Elemen
Aldrich Elementary School
470 students
- Edith M. Grieb
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
457 students
What this shows Howell Township Middle School South reports 893 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howell Township Middle School South compares
Howell Township Middle School South 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 55% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 893 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
893
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$25,401
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 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 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Howell Township Middle School South is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howell Township Public School District reports $25,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howell Township Middle School South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howell Township Middle School North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Land O'pines Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramtown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aldrich Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edith M. Griebling Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howell Township Middle School South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~893 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howell Township Middle School South
How many students attend Howell Township Middle School South?
Howell Township Middle School South has 893 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Howell, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 835 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howell Township Middle School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Howell Township Middle School South is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howell Township Middle School South?
13.2% of students at Howell Township Middle School South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howell Township Middle School South?
The largest demographic group at Howell Township Middle School South is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Howell, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howell Township Middle School South?
Howell Township Middle School South has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Howell Township Middle School South rank among public schools in Howell?
By Resource Investment Index, Howell Township Middle School South ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Howell, 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 Howell on the city page.
What other schools are in Howell Township Public School District?
Besides Howell Township Middle School South, Howell Township Public School District also operates Howell Township Middle School North (970 students), Land O'pines Elementary School (530 students), and Ramtown Elementary School (483 students). See the Howell Township Public School District district page for the complete list.