- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pennsville, NJ
Pennsville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pennsville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340912005066
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennsville Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Pennsville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennsville Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennsville Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pennsville, NJ.
School address
District: Pennsville School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340912005066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Pennsville Middle School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 340912005066 · Pennsville, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 11.2:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennsville Memorial High School (483 students)
Pennsville Middle School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Pennsville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pennsville Mem
Pennsville Memorial High School
483 students
- This school
Pennsville Middle School
460 students
- Valley Park El
Valley Park Elementary School
365 students
- Central Park E
Central Park Elementary School
275 students
- Penn Beach Ele
Penn Beach Elementary
263 students
What this shows Pennsville Middle School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennsville Middle School compares
Pennsville 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 3% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,874
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 230 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 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Pennsville Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pennsville School District reports $22,874 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pennsville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsville Memorial High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Penn Beach Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pennsville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pennsville Middle School
How many students attend Pennsville Middle School?
Pennsville Middle School has 460 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pennsville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennsville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennsville Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Pennsville Middle School?
28.6% of students at Pennsville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennsville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pennsville Middle School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Pennsville, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennsville Middle School?
Pennsville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Pennsville Middle School rank among public schools in Pennsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennsville Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pennsville, 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 Pennsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pennsville School District?
Besides Pennsville Middle School, Pennsville School District also operates Pennsville Memorial High School (483 students), Valley Park Elementary School (365 students), and Central Park Elementary School (275 students). See the Pennsville School District district page for the complete list.