Enrollment
644
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Medford, NJ
Medford Memorial Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Medford Memorial Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340987001124
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Medford Memorial Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 4.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Medford Memorial Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Medford Memorial Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Medford, NJ.
School address
District: Medford Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340987001124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Medford Memorial Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Medford Memorial Middle School
Medford Memorial Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Medford, New Jersey, enrolling 644 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.3% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 644 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.
Against 487 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #197.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Medford Township School District also operates Chairville Elementary School (439 students) and Milton H. Allen Elementary School (428 students) alongside Medford Memorial 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 Medford Memorial Middle School compares
Medford Memorial 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.3% | ▼ 85% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$24,280
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Medford Memorial Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medford Township School District, which includes Medford Memorial Middle School.
$24,280
Per student
-3%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.4%
State 24.6%
Federal 4.0%
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 Medford Memorial Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton H. Allen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirby's Mill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cranberry Pines Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taunton Forge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Medford Memorial Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~644 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Medford Memorial Middle School
How many students attend Medford Memorial Middle School?
Medford Memorial Middle School has 644 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Medford, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medford Memorial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Medford Memorial Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Medford Memorial Middle School?
4.3% of students at Medford Memorial Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Medford Memorial Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Medford Memorial Middle School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Medford, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Medford Memorial Middle School?
Medford Memorial Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Medford Memorial Middle School rank among public schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, Medford Memorial Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Medford, 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 Medford on the city page.
Is Medford Memorial Middle School a good school?
Medford Memorial Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Medford Township School District?
Besides Medford Memorial Middle School, Medford Township School District also operates Chairville Elementary School (439 students), Milton H. Allen Elementary School (428 students), and Kirby's Mill Elementary School (402 students). See the Medford Township School District district page for the complete list.
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