Enrollment
1,681
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
141.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Township Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe Township Middle School
Monroe Township Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Monroe Township, New Jersey, enrolling 1,681 students.
At 11.9:1, 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, 4.2% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the New Jersey average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,681 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by Asian (58%) and White (29%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Monroe Township School District also operates Monroe Township High School (2,583 students) and Oak Tree Elementary School (578 students) alongside Monroe Township 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 Monroe Township Middle School compares
Monroe Township 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,465
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe Township School District, which includes Monroe Township Middle School.
$22,465
Per student
-10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.6%
State 21.6%
Federal 3.8%
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 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
- 2,583
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
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 (~1,681 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Monroe Township Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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