- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Passaic, NJ
Muhammad Ali School Number 23
Federal NCES profile for Muhammad Ali School Number 23, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341254006149
👥 S:T ratio 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 21
- public schools in Passaic · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 has class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muhammad Ali School Number 23 ranks #2 of 21 public schools in Passaic, NJ.
School address
District: Passaic City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341254006149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 shrank from 479 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 341254006149 · Passaic, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 9.2:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Passaic High School No. 12 (2,484 students)
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 shrank from 479 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Passaic High S
Passaic High School No. 12
2,484 students
- Mahatma Gandhi 903
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25
903 students
- William B. Cru 805
William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11
805 students
- Mario Drago Sc 776
Mario Drago School No. 3
776 students
- Martin Luther 754
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6
754 students
- This school 442
Muhammad Ali School Number 23
442 students
What this shows Muhammad Ali School Number 23 reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muhammad Ali School Number 23 compares
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is a shrinking 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 236% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 236% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$31,631
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.3%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
District finance for Passaic City School District reports $31,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Muhammad Ali School Number 23 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic High School No. 12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mario Drago School No. 3 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muhammad Ali School Number 23's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- 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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Muhammad Ali School Number 23
How many students attend Muhammad Ali School Number 23?
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 has 442 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Passaic, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muhammad Ali School Number 23?
The student-teacher ratio at Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Muhammad Ali School Number 23?
99.4% of students at Muhammad Ali School Number 23 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muhammad Ali School Number 23?
The largest demographic group at Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment, in Passaic, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muhammad Ali School Number 23?
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Muhammad Ali School Number 23 rank among public schools in Passaic?
By Resource Investment Index, Muhammad Ali School Number 23 ranks #2 of 21 public schools in Passaic, 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 Passaic on the city page.
What other schools are in Passaic City School District?
Besides Muhammad Ali School Number 23, Passaic City School District also operates Passaic High School No. 12 (2,484 students), Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 (903 students), and William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 (805 students). See the Passaic City School District district page for the complete list.