- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Middlesex, NJ
Middlesex High School
Federal NCES profile for Middlesex High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341005003404
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middlesex High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Middlesex · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Middlesex High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middlesex High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Middlesex, NJ.
School address
District: Middlesex Borough School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341005003404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Middlesex High School held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.8 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 341005003404 · Middlesex, NJ High · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 11.1:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Von E. Mauger Middle School (502 students)
Middlesex High School held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.8 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Middlesex High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Middlesex High School
597 students
- Von E. Mauger
Von E. Mauger Middle School
502 students
- Woodland Inter
Woodland Intermediate School
317 students
- Watchung Eleme 221
Watchung Elementary School
221 students
- Hazelwood Elem 198
Hazelwood Elementary School
198 students
- Parker Element 192
Parker Elementary School
192 students
What this shows Middlesex High School reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middlesex High School compares
Middlesex High 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 | 22.5% | ▼ 24% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 29% | - | - |
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.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,220
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
White 38.0%
Asian 8.1%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Middlesex High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middlesex Borough School District reports $23,220 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middlesex High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Von E. Mauger Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watchung Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parker Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middlesex High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide high 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 (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middlesex High School
How many students attend Middlesex High School?
Middlesex High School has 597 students enrolled. It is a high school in Middlesex, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middlesex High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middlesex High 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 Middlesex High School?
22.5% of students at Middlesex High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middlesex High School?
The largest demographic group at Middlesex High School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment, in Middlesex, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middlesex High School?
Middlesex High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Middlesex High School rank among public schools in Middlesex?
By Resource Investment Index, Middlesex High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Middlesex, 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 Middlesex on the city page.
What other schools are in Middlesex Borough School District?
Besides Middlesex High School, Middlesex Borough School District also operates Von E. Mauger Middle School (502 students), Woodland Intermediate School (317 students), and Watchung Elementary School (221 students). See the Middlesex Borough School District district page for the complete list.