- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Lakeside Middle School held near 978 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 341032000271 · Millville, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
929 enr · 10:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Millville Senior High School (1,687 students)
Lakeside Middle School held near 978 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millville Seni
Millville Senior High School
1,687 students
- This school
Lakeside Middle School
929 students
- Child Family C 554
Child Family Center
554 students
- Holly Heights 466
Holly Heights Elementary School
466 students
- Silver Run Ele 460
Silver Run Elementary School
460 students
- Rieck Avenue E 419
Rieck Avenue Elementary School
419 students
What this shows Lakeside Middle School reports 929 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Middle School compares
Lakeside 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 | 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 methodology
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
$28,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Millville School District reports $28,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~929 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 987 (2022-23) → 978 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.