- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kinnelon, NJ
Pearl R. Miller Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pearl R. Miller Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340804004286
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearl R. Miller Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Kinnelon · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 3.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearl R. Miller 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, Pearl R. Miller Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kinnelon, NJ.
School address
District: Kinnelon School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340804004286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Pearl R. Miller Middle School held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.2 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 340804004286 · Kinnelon, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 8.4:1 · 3.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Kinnelon High School (507 students)
Pearl R. Miller Middle School held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.2 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Pearl R. Miller Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kinnelon High
Kinnelon High School
507 students
- This school
Pearl R. Miller Middle School
378 students
- Kiel Elementar
Kiel Elementary School
374 students
- Stonybrook Ele
Stonybrook Elementary School
358 students
What this shows Pearl R. Miller Middle School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearl R. Miller Middle School compares
Pearl R. Miller 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 | 3.6% | ▼ 88% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 59% | - | - |
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.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
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
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$30,800
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 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Asian 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Pearl R. Miller Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Kinnelon School District reports $30,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearl R. Miller Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinnelon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kiel Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonybrook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearl R. Miller Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearl R. Miller Middle School
How many students attend Pearl R. Miller Middle School?
Pearl R. Miller Middle School has 378 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kinnelon, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl R. Miller Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl R. Miller 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 Pearl R. Miller Middle School?
3.6% of students at Pearl R. Miller Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearl R. Miller Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pearl R. Miller Middle School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Kinnelon, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearl R. Miller Middle School?
Pearl R. Miller Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Pearl R. Miller Middle School rank among public schools in Kinnelon?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl R. Miller Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kinnelon, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kinnelon School District?
Besides Pearl R. Miller Middle School, Kinnelon School District also operates Kinnelon High School (507 students), Kiel Elementary School (374 students), and Stonybrook Elementary School (358 students). See the Kinnelon School District district page for the complete list.