- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Skillman, NJ
Montgomery Upper Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery Upper Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341059006031
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery Upper Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Skillman · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 3.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery Upper Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Upper Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Skillman, NJ.
School address
District: Montgomery Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341059006031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Montgomery Upper Middle School held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.7 → 68.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 341059006031 · Skillman, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
760 enr · 10.3:1 · 3.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery High School (1,611 students)
Montgomery Upper Middle School held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.7 → 68.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Montgomery Upper Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Hig
Montgomery High School
1,611 students
- This school
Montgomery Upper Middle School
760 students
- Orchard Hill E
Orchard Hill Elementary School
755 students
- Montgomery Low
Montgomery Lower Middle School
680 students
- Village Elemen 591
Village Elementary School
591 students
What this shows Montgomery Upper Middle School reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery Upper Middle School compares
Montgomery Upper 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.4% | ▼ 89% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$25,018
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 59.7%
White 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Montgomery Upper Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Montgomery Township School District reports $25,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montgomery Upper Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Lower Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery Upper Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~760 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Upper Middle School
How many students attend Montgomery Upper Middle School?
Montgomery Upper Middle School has 760 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Skillman, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Upper Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Upper Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Montgomery Upper Middle School?
3.4% of students at Montgomery Upper Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery Upper Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery Upper Middle School is Asian at 59.7% of enrollment, in Skillman, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery Upper Middle School?
Montgomery Upper Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Montgomery Upper Middle School rank among public schools in Skillman?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Upper Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Skillman, 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 Skillman on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery Township School District?
Besides Montgomery Upper Middle School, Montgomery Township School District also operates Montgomery High School (1,611 students), Orchard Hill Elementary School (755 students), and Montgomery Lower Middle School (680 students). See the Montgomery Township School District district page for the complete list.