- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rahway, NJ
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341353005636
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Rahway · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Rahway, NJ.
School address
District: Rahway Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341353005636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy grew from 675 students in 2022-23 to 714 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 341353005636 · Rahway, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
701 enr · 11.7:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Rahway High School (1,286 students)
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy grew from 675 students in 2022-23 to 714 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rahway High Sc
Rahway High School
1,286 students
- This school
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
701 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
658 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
608 students
- Grover Clevela 453
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
453 students
- Madison Elemen 384
Madison Elementary School
384 students
What this shows Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy reports 701 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy compares
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▲ 40% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$22,561
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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.8%
African American 32.2%
White 12.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rahway Public School District reports $22,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~701 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
How many students attend Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy?
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy has 701 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rahway, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy?
41.3% of students at Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment, in Rahway, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy?
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy rank among public schools in Rahway?
By Resource Investment Index, Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Rahway, 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 Rahway on the city page.
What other schools are in Rahway Public School District?
Besides Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy, Rahway Public School District also operates Rahway High School (1,286 students), Franklin Elementary School (658 students), and Roosevelt Elementary School (608 students). See the Rahway Public School District district page for the complete list.