- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Riverside, NJ
Riverside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341401000085
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Riverside, NJ.
School address
District: Riverside Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341401000085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Riverside Middle School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 341401000085 · Riverside, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 9.9:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside Elementary School (768 students)
Riverside Middle School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Riverside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverside Elem
Riverside Elementary School
768 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
464 students
- This school
Riverside Middle School
316 students
What this shows Riverside Middle School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Middle School compares
Riverside 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 62% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,999
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
White 38.6%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Riverside Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Riverside Township School District reports $21,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Middle School
How many students attend Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has 316 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Riverside, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Riverside Middle School?
48.0% of students at Riverside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment, in Riverside, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Riverside Middle School rank among public schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Riverside, 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 Riverside Township School District?
Besides Riverside Middle School, Riverside Township School District also operates Riverside Elementary School (768 students) and Riverside High School (464 students). See the Riverside Township School District district page for the complete list.