- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Readington Middle School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 66.2 → 66.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 341371003030 · Whitehouse Station, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 7.1:1 · 7.3% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitehouse School (331 students)
Readington Middle School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 66.2 → 66.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Readington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Readington Middle School
466 students
- Whitehouse Sch
Whitehouse School
331 students
- Holland Brook
Holland Brook School
312 students
- Three Bridges
Three Bridges School
293 students
What this shows Readington Middle School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Readington Middle School compares
Readington 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 | 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 methodology
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
$28,589
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 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.
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
District finance for Readington Township School District reports $28,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~466 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.