Enrollment
466
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whitehouse Station, NJ
Readington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Readington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341371003030
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Readington Middle School earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Whitehouse Station · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 7.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Readington Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Readington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Whitehouse Station, NJ.
School address
District: Readington Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341371003030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Readington Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Readington Middle School
Readington Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, enrolling 466 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.1:1, Readington Middle School is leaner than roughly 96% of New Jersey schools and 40% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 7.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 466 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 685 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 155 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Readington Township School District also operates Whitehouse School (331 students) and Holland Brook School (312 students) alongside Readington Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Readington Middle School compares
Readington Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.1:1 | ▼ 40% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.3% | ▼ 75% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 4% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,479
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Readington Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Readington Township School District, which includes Readington Middle School.
$27,479
Per student
+10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+66%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.7%
State 23.0%
Federal 3.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Readington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holland Brook School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Bridges School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Readington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~466 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Readington Middle School
How many students attend Readington Middle School?
Readington Middle School has 466 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whitehouse Station, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Readington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Readington Middle School is 7.1:1, which is 40% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 55% 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 Readington Middle School?
7.3% of students at Readington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Readington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Readington Middle School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Whitehouse Station, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Readington Middle School?
Readington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Readington Middle School rank among public schools in Whitehouse Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Readington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Whitehouse Station, 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 Whitehouse Station on the city page.
Is Readington Middle School a good school?
Readington Middle School earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Readington Township School District?
Besides Readington Middle School, Readington Township School District also operates Whitehouse School (331 students), Holland Brook School (312 students), and Three Bridges School (293 students). See the Readington Township School District district page for the complete list.
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