- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lumberton, NJ
Lumberton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lumberton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340918006092
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lumberton Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lumberton · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lumberton Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lumberton Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lumberton, NJ.
School address
District: Lumberton Township Board of Education · New Jersey
NCES ID 340918006092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Lumberton Middle School shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 340918006092 · Lumberton, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 10.5:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Bobby's Run Elementary School (457 students)
Lumberton Middle School shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lumberton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bobby's Run El
Bobby's Run Elementary School
457 students
- Ashbrook Eleme
Ashbrook Elementary School
371 students
- This school
Lumberton Middle School
356 students
What this shows Lumberton Middle School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lumberton Middle School compares
Lumberton Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 36% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,446
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.8%
African American 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Lumberton Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lumberton Township Board of Education reports $23,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lumberton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby's Run Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashbrook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lumberton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lumberton Middle School
How many students attend Lumberton Middle School?
Lumberton Middle School has 356 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lumberton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lumberton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lumberton Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 Lumberton Middle School?
18.8% of students at Lumberton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lumberton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lumberton Middle School is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Lumberton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lumberton Middle School?
Lumberton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Lumberton Middle School rank among public schools in Lumberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lumberton Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lumberton, 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 Lumberton Township Board of Education?
Besides Lumberton Middle School, Lumberton Township Board of Education also operates Bobby's Run Elementary School (457 students) and Ashbrook Elementary School (371 students). See the Lumberton Township Board of Education district page for the complete list.