Enrollment
442
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 341254006149
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 — Passaic, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Muhammad Ali School Number 23, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 60
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Passaic City School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+236% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muhammad Ali School Number 23 compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 reports 442 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 48.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% below the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 37% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 99.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 236% above the New Jersey average and 92% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Passaic City School District spends $34,395 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.4% from local sources (property taxes), 82.9% from the state, and 12.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Muhammad Ali School Number 23 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 236% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 52% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 236% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 26% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$34,395
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 442 Top 52% in New Jersey — larger than 48% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 99.4% +236% vs state
NCES ID 341254006149
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Passaic City School District, which includes Muhammad Ali School Number 23.
$34,395
Per student
+18%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+76%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 4.4%
State 82.9%
Federal 12.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muhammad Ali School Number 23?
The student-teacher ratio at Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is 10:1, which is 16% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 60/100 (C+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.