- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Providence, NJ
New Providence Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New Providence Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341131006097
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Providence Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in New Providence · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 1.3%
- free-lunch eligible
New Providence Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Providence Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in New Providence, NJ.
School address
District: New Providence School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341131006097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
New Providence Middle School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 341131006097 · New Providence, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 12.8:1 · 1.3% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: New Providence High School (644 students)
New Providence Middle School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
New Providence Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Providence
New Providence High School
644 students
- Allen W. Rober
Allen W. Roberts School
641 students
- Salt Brook Sch
Salt Brook School
583 students
- This school
New Providence Middle School
396 students
What this shows New Providence Middle School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Providence Middle School compares
New Providence 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.3% | ▼ 96% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$21,961
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
Asian 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, New Providence Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Providence School District reports $21,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Providence Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Providence High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Allen W. Roberts School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salt Brook School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Providence Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Providence Middle School
How many students attend New Providence Middle School?
New Providence Middle School has 396 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Providence, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Providence Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Providence Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Providence Middle School?
1.3% of students at New Providence Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Providence Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New Providence Middle School is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in New Providence, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Providence Middle School?
New Providence Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 New Providence Middle School rank among public schools in New Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, New Providence Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in New Providence, 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 New Providence on the city page.
What other schools are in New Providence School District?
Besides New Providence Middle School, New Providence School District also operates New Providence High School (644 students), Allen W. Roberts School (641 students), and Salt Brook School (583 students). See the New Providence School District district page for the complete list.