- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Keansburg, NJ
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph R. Bolger Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340786000027
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Keansburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph R. Bolger Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Keansburg, NJ.
School address
District: Keansburg School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340786000027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 340786000027 · Keansburg, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 11.8:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Joseph C. Caruso School (595 students)
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joseph C. Caru
Joseph C. Caruso School
595 students
- Keansburg High
Keansburg High School
379 students
- This school
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
318 students
- Keansburg Earl 152
Keansburg Early Learning Center
152 students
What this shows Joseph R. Bolger Middle School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph R. Bolger Middle School compares
Joseph R. Bolger 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▲ 53% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,766
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
African American 21.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Joseph R. Bolger Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keansburg School District reports $25,766 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph R. Bolger Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph C. Caruso School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keansburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keansburg Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph R. Bolger Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
How many students attend Joseph R. Bolger Middle School?
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School has 318 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Keansburg, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph R. Bolger Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph R. Bolger Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph R. Bolger Middle School?
45.4% of students at Joseph R. Bolger Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph R. Bolger Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph R. Bolger Middle School is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Keansburg, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph R. Bolger Middle School?
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Joseph R. Bolger Middle School rank among public schools in Keansburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph R. Bolger Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Keansburg, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Keansburg School District?
Besides Joseph R. Bolger Middle School, Keansburg School District also operates Joseph C. Caruso School (595 students), Keansburg High School (379 students), and Keansburg Early Learning Center (152 students). See the Keansburg School District district page for the complete list.