Enrollment
929
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Millville, NJ
Lakeside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside 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 341032000271
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Millville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Millville, NJ.
School address
District: Millville School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341032000271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+108% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeside Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeside Middle School
Lakeside Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Millville, New Jersey, enrolling 929 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 61.7% of students qualify for free meals, 108% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 929 puts it in the larger 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 185 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 133 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 721 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 929 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Millville School District also operates Millville Senior High School (1,687 students) and Child Family Center (554 students) alongside Lakeside 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 Lakeside Middle School compares
Lakeside 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 108% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 929 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
929
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 108% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$24,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
364
in-school suspensions + 357 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 77.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
African American 32.6%
White 23.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Lakeside 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 Millville School District, which includes Lakeside Middle School.
$24,273
Per student
-3%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 71.4%
Federal 10.4%
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 Lakeside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millville Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Child Family Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holly Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Run Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rieck Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~929 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Middle School
How many students attend Lakeside Middle School?
Lakeside Middle School has 929 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Millville, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Lakeside Middle School?
61.7% of students at Lakeside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment, in Millville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Middle School?
Lakeside 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 Lakeside Middle School rank among public schools in Millville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Millville, 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 Millville on the city page.
Is Lakeside Middle School a good school?
Lakeside Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Millville School District?
Besides Lakeside Middle School, Millville School District also operates Millville Senior High School (1,687 students), Child Family Center (554 students), and Holly Heights Elementary School (466 students). See the Millville School District district page for the complete list.
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