Enrollment
935
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marlboro, NJ
Marlboro Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marlboro 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 340972003950
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlboro Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Marlboro · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 1.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marlboro Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlboro Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Marlboro, NJ.
School address
District: Marlboro Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340972003950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marlboro Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marlboro Middle School
Marlboro Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Marlboro, New Jersey, enrolling 935 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.5% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 935 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 254 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #188, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Marlboro Township School District also operates Marlboro Memorial Middle School (761 students) and Frank J. Dugan Elementary School (624 students) alongside Marlboro Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marlboro Middle School compares
Marlboro Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.5% | ▼ 95% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 935 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
935
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,933
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Asian 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Marlboro Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marlboro Township School District, which includes Marlboro Middle School.
$23,933
Per student
-4%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.0%
State 26.5%
Federal 4.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Marlboro Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro Memorial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank J. Dugan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marlboro Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Defino Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Asher Holmes Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marlboro Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~935 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marlboro Middle School
How many students attend Marlboro Middle School?
Marlboro Middle School has 935 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marlboro, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlboro Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlboro Middle School is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Marlboro Middle School?
1.5% of students at Marlboro Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marlboro Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marlboro Middle School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Marlboro, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlboro Middle School?
Marlboro Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marlboro Middle School rank among public schools in Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlboro Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Marlboro, 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 Marlboro on the city page.
Is Marlboro Middle School a good school?
Marlboro Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marlboro Township School District?
Besides Marlboro Middle School, Marlboro Township School District also operates Marlboro Memorial Middle School (761 students), Frank J. Dugan Elementary School (624 students), and Marlboro Elementary School (551 students). See the Marlboro Township School District district page for the complete list.
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