- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Long Valley, NJ
Long Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Long Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341713004544
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Valley Middle School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Long Valley · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 3.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Long Valley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Long Valley, NJ.
School address
District: Washington Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341713004544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Long Valley Middle School held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 78.2 → 78.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 341713004544 · Long Valley, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 8:1 · 3.4% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Benedict a. Cucinella School (529 students)
Long Valley Middle School held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 78.2 → 78.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Long Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Long Valley Middle School
625 students
- Benedict a. Cu
Benedict a. Cucinella School
529 students
- Flocktown-Koss
Flocktown-Kossmann Elementary School
513 students
- Old Farmers Ro
Old Farmers Road School
345 students
What this shows Long Valley Middle School reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long Valley Middle School compares
Long Valley 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.4% | ▼ 89% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,933
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Long Valley Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Township School District reports $25,933 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Long Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedict a. Cucinella School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flocktown-Kossmann Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Farmers Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Long Valley Middle School
How many students attend Long Valley Middle School?
Long Valley Middle School has 625 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Long Valley, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Valley Middle School is 8:1, which is 32% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 49% 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 Valley Middle School?
3.4% of students at Long Valley 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 Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Long Valley Middle School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Long Valley, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Valley Middle School?
Long Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Long Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Long Valley, 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 Washington Township School District?
Besides Long Valley Middle School, Washington Township School District also operates Benedict a. Cucinella School (529 students), Flocktown-Kossmann Elementary School (513 students), and Old Farmers Road School (345 students). See the Washington Township School District district page for the complete list.