- Enrollment
- 2,583
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monroe Township, NJ
Monroe Township Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Township Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341050003442
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Township Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Monroe Township · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Township Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Township Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Monroe Township, NJ.
School address
District: Monroe Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341050003442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Monroe Township Middle School held near 1,704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 141.8 → 141.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-55 students YoY 341050003442 · Monroe Township, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
1,681 enr · 11.9:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe Township High School (2,583 students)
Monroe Township Middle School held near 1,704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount). Teacher FTE held 141.8 → 141.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Monroe Township Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monroe Townshi
Monroe Township High School
2,583 students
- This school
Monroe Township Middle School
1,681 students
- Oak Tree Eleme 578
Oak Tree Elementary School
578 students
- Mill Lake 462
Mill Lake
462 students
- Brookside Elem 431
Brookside Elementary School
431 students
- Applegarth Ele 373
Applegarth Elementary School
373 students
What this shows Monroe Township Middle School reports 1,681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe Township Middle School compares
Monroe Township Middle 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 86% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,681 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,681
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,431
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 58.1%
White 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Monroe Township Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe Township School District reports $23,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monroe Township Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Tree Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Lake | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Applegarth Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Township Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~1,681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monroe Township Middle School
How many students attend Monroe Township Middle School?
Monroe Township Middle School has 1,681 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monroe Township, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,759 (2022-23) → 1,704 (2023-24), nearly flat (-55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Township Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Township Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe Township Middle School?
4.2% of students at Monroe Township Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Township Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Township Middle School is Asian at 58.1% of enrollment, in Monroe Township, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Township Middle School?
Monroe Township Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Monroe Township Middle School rank among public schools in Monroe Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Township Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Monroe Township, 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 Monroe Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe Township School District?
Besides Monroe Township Middle School, Monroe Township School District also operates Monroe Township High School (2,583 students), Oak Tree Elementary School (578 students), and Mill Lake (462 students). See the Monroe Township School District district page for the complete list.