- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madison, NJ
Madison Junior School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Junior 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 340924004308
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Junior School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Junior School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Junior School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Madison, NJ.
School address
District: Madison Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340924004308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Madison Junior School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.1 → 50.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 340924004308 · Madison, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 11.1:1 · 5.7% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison High School (761 students)
Madison Junior School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.1 → 50.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Madison Junior School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison High S
Madison High School
761 students
- This school
Madison Junior School
555 students
- Central Avenue
Central Avenue School
492 students
- Torey J. Sabat 281
Torey J. Sabatini School
281 students
- Kings Road Sch 275
Kings Road School
275 students
What this shows Madison Junior School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Junior School compares
Madison Junior 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 81% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,575
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Asian 11.4%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Madison Junior School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Public School District reports $24,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Junior School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Torey J. Sabatini School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kings Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Junior School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- 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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Junior School
How many students attend Madison Junior School?
Madison Junior School has 555 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madison, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Junior School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Junior School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Madison Junior School?
5.7% of students at Madison Junior School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Junior School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Junior School is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Madison, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Junior School?
Madison Junior School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison Junior School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Junior School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Madison, 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 Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Public School District?
Besides Madison Junior School, Madison Public School District also operates Madison High School (761 students), Central Avenue School (492 students), and Torey J. Sabatini School (281 students). See the Madison Public School District district page for the complete list.