- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Iselin, NJ
Iselin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Iselin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341812003682
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iselin Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Iselin · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Iselin Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iselin Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Iselin, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341812003682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Iselin Middle School held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 341812003682 · Iselin, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
794 enr · 11.3:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodbridge High School (1,681 students)
Iselin Middle School held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Iselin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High School
1,681 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
1,405 students
- Colonia High S
Colonia High School
1,354 students
- This school
Iselin Middle School
794 students
- Lafayette Esta
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
705 students
- Fords Middle S 645
Fords Middle School
645 students
What this shows Iselin Middle School reports 794 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iselin Middle School compares
Iselin 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 21% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 794 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
794
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,527
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
White 15.0%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Iselin Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodbridge Township School District reports $24,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iselin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Estates Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fords Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iselin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~794 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Iselin Middle School
How many students attend Iselin Middle School?
Iselin Middle School has 794 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Iselin, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 849 (2022-23) → 866 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iselin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iselin Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Iselin Middle School?
23.4% of students at Iselin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iselin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Iselin Middle School is Asian at 60.6% of enrollment, in Iselin, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iselin Middle School?
Iselin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Iselin Middle School rank among public schools in Iselin?
By Resource Investment Index, Iselin Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Iselin, 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 Iselin on the city page.
What other schools are in Woodbridge Township School District?
Besides Iselin Middle School, Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students), John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students), and Colonia High School (1,354 students). See the Woodbridge Township School District district page for the complete list.