- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Neptune Middle School held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 341116004036 · Neptune, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 8.4:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Neptune High School (1,129 students)
Neptune Middle School held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Neptune Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neptune High S
Neptune High School
1,129 students
- This school
Neptune Middle School
595 students
- Midtown Commun 437
Midtown Community Elementary School
437 students
- Summerfield El 389
Summerfield Elementary School
389 students
- Green Grove El 296
Green Grove Elementary School
296 students
- Gables Element 284
Gables Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Neptune Middle School reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neptune Middle School compares
Neptune 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 | 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 methodology
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
$27,934
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.
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.
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
District finance for Neptune Township School District reports $27,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~595 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.