Enrollment
318
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joseph R. Bolger Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Keansburg, New Jersey, enrolling 318 students.
At 11.8:1, 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 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 318 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 246 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #115.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 109 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 318 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Keansburg School District also operates Joseph C. Caruso School (595 students) and Keansburg High School (379 students) alongside Joseph R. Bolger 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 Joseph R. Bolger Middle School compares
Joseph R. Bolger 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,583
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keansburg School District, which includes Joseph R. Bolger Middle School.
$25,583
Per student
+2%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.8%
State 79.4%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~318 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Keansburg on the city page.
Is Joseph R. Bolger Middle School a good school?
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School earns 51/100 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 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.
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