Enrollment
442
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-22% 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
What stands out at Muhammad Ali School Number 23
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Passaic, New Jersey, enrolling 442 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.2:1, Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is leaner than roughly 85% of New Jersey schools and 22% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 99.4% of students qualify for free meals, 236% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Passaic City School District also operates Passaic High School No. 12 (2,484 students) and Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 (903 students) alongside Muhammad Ali School Number 23.
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 Muhammad Ali School Number 23 compares
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,936
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Passaic City School District, which includes Muhammad Ali School Number 23.
$27,936
Per student
+12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+68%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~442 students)
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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 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.
Is Muhammad Ali School Number 23 a good school?
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. 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 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.
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