- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jersey City, NJ
Middle School # 4
Federal NCES profile for Middle School # 4, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340783000539
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle School # 4 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle School # 4 has class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School # 4 ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783000539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Middle School # 4 grew from 669 students in 2022-23 to 751 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+82 students YoY 340783000539 · Jersey City, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 15.1:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Middle School # 4 grew from 669 students in 2022-23 to 751 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Middle School # 4 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William L Dick
William L Dickinson High School
1,786 students
- James J Ferris
James J Ferris High School
1,364 students
- Cornelia F. Br
Cornelia F. Bradford School
1,082 students
- Joseph H. Bren
Joseph H. Brensinger School
926 students
- Christa Mcauli
Christa Mcauliffe School
906 students
- This school
Middle School # 4
755 students
What this shows Middle School # 4 reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle School # 4 compares
Middle School # 4 is a growing 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▲ 66% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,184
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Asian 27.9%
White 19.5%
African American 19.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Middle School # 4 is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jersey City Public Schools reports $27,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middle School # 4 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William L Dickinson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James J Ferris High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornelia F. Bradford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Brensinger School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle School # 4's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle School # 4
How many students attend Middle School # 4?
Middle School # 4 has 755 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), up 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School # 4?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School # 4 is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle School # 4?
49.2% of students at Middle School # 4 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle School # 4?
The largest demographic group at Middle School # 4 is Hispanic or Latino at 29.9% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School # 4?
Middle School # 4 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Middle School # 4 rank among middle schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School # 4 ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Jersey City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Jersey City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jersey City Public Schools?
Besides Middle School # 4, Jersey City Public Schools also operates William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students), James J Ferris High School (1,364 students), and Cornelia F. Bradford School (1,082 students). See the Jersey City Public Schools district page for the complete list.