Enrollment
595
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Neptune, NJ
Neptune Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Neptune Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341116004036
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neptune Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Neptune · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Neptune Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neptune Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Neptune, NJ.
School address
District: Neptune Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341116004036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neptune Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neptune Middle School
Neptune Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Neptune, New Jersey, enrolling 595 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.4:1, Neptune Middle School is leaner than roughly 91% of New Jersey schools and 29% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 595 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 336 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #92.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 167 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 595 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Neptune Township School District also operates Neptune High School (1,129 students) and Midtown Community Elementary School (437 students) alongside Neptune 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 Neptune Middle School compares
Neptune 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▲ 30% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,388
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.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 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
African American 42.5%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
White 11.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Neptune 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 Neptune Township School District, which includes Neptune Middle School.
$27,388
Per student
+10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+65%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 43.5%
Federal 7.8%
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 Neptune Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midtown Community Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summerfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gables Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neptune Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~595 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Neptune Middle School
How many students attend Neptune Middle School?
Neptune Middle School has 595 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Neptune, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neptune Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Neptune Middle School is 8.4:1, which is 29% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 Neptune Middle School?
38.6% of students at Neptune Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neptune Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Neptune Middle School is African American at 42.5% of enrollment, in Neptune, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neptune Middle School?
Neptune Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Neptune Middle School rank among public schools in Neptune?
By Resource Investment Index, Neptune Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Neptune, 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 Neptune on the city page.
Is Neptune Middle School a good school?
Neptune Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of 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 Neptune Township School District?
Besides Neptune Middle School, Neptune Township School District also operates Neptune High School (1,129 students), Midtown Community Elementary School (437 students), and Summerfield Elementary School (389 students). See the Neptune Township School District district page for the complete list.
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