- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Marlboro Middle School shrank from 1,004 students in 2022-23 to 949 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 97.4 → 96.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 340972003950 · Marlboro, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
935 enr · 9.6:1 · 1.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlboro Memorial Middle School (761 students)
Marlboro Middle School shrank from 1,004 students in 2022-23 to 949 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 97.4 → 96.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Marlboro Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marlboro Middle School
935 students
- Marlboro Memor
Marlboro Memorial Middle School
761 students
- Frank J. Dugan
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School
624 students
- Marlboro Eleme
Marlboro Elementary School
551 students
- Frank Defino C
Frank Defino Central Elementary School
510 students
- Asher Holmes E
Asher Holmes Elementary School
444 students
What this shows Marlboro Middle School reports 935 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marlboro Middle School compares
Marlboro 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,731
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 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.
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
District finance for Marlboro Township School District reports $24,731 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~935 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,004 (2022-23) → 949 (2023-24), down 55.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.