- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Long Branch, NJ
Long Branch Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Long Branch Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340894003906
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Branch Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Long Branch · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Long Branch Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Branch Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Long Branch, NJ.
School address
District: Long Branch Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340894003906 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Long Branch Middle School held near 1,122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 112.5 → 112.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 340894003906 · Long Branch, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
1,142 enr · 10.2:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Long Branch High School (1,500 students)
Long Branch Middle School held near 1,122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 112.5 → 112.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Long Branch Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Long Branch Hi
Long Branch High School
1,500 students
- This school
Long Branch Middle School
1,142 students
- George L Catra
George L Catrambone
686 students
- A a Anastasia 588
A a Anastasia Elementary School
588 students
- Gregory Elemen 573
Gregory Elementary School
573 students
- Joseph M. Ferr 326
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center
326 students
What this shows Long Branch Middle School reports 1,142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long Branch Middle School compares
Long Branch 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 121% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,142 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,142
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 121% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$26,595
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
White 19.5%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Long Branch Middle School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Long Branch Public School District reports $26,595 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Long Branch Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Branch High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George L Catrambone | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A a Anastasia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gregory Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Branch Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,142 students)
Frequently asked questions about Long Branch Middle School
How many students attend Long Branch Middle School?
Long Branch Middle School has 1,142 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Long Branch, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,108 (2022-23) → 1,122 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Branch Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Branch Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Long Branch Middle School?
65.3% of students at Long Branch Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long Branch Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Long Branch Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Long Branch, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Branch Middle School?
Long Branch Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Long Branch Middle School rank among public schools in Long Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Branch Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Long Branch, 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 Long Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in Long Branch Public School District?
Besides Long Branch Middle School, Long Branch Public School District also operates Long Branch High School (1,500 students), George L Catrambone (686 students), and A a Anastasia Elementary School (588 students). See the Long Branch Public School District district page for the complete list.