- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 76/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montville, NJ
Robert R Lazar Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Robert R Lazar Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341065004336
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert R Lazar Middle School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Montville · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 2.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert R Lazar Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert R Lazar Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Montville, NJ.
School address
District: Montville Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341065004336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Robert R Lazar Middle School held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 341065004336 · Montville, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 10.6:1 · 2.1% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Montville Township High School (1,035 students)
Robert R Lazar Middle School held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Robert R Lazar Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montville Town
Montville Township High School
1,035 students
- This school
Robert R Lazar Middle School
798 students
- Woodmont Schoo 366
Woodmont School
366 students
- Valley View Sc 360
Valley View School
360 students
- Cedar Hill Sch 329
Cedar Hill School
329 students
- Hilldale Schoo 327
Hilldale School
327 students
What this shows Robert R Lazar Middle School reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert R Lazar Middle School compares
Robert R Lazar 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.1% | ▼ 93% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,971
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Asian 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Robert R Lazar Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montville Township School District reports $28,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert R Lazar Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montville Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodmont School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilldale School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert R Lazar Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~798 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert R Lazar Middle School
How many students attend Robert R Lazar Middle School?
Robert R Lazar Middle School has 798 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert R Lazar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert R Lazar Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Robert R Lazar Middle School?
2.1% of students at Robert R Lazar Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert R Lazar Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Robert R Lazar Middle School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Montville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert R Lazar Middle School?
Robert R Lazar Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (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 Robert R Lazar Middle School rank among public schools in Montville?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert R Lazar Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Montville, 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 Montville Township School District?
Besides Robert R Lazar Middle School, Montville Township School District also operates Montville Township High School (1,035 students), Woodmont School (366 students), and Valley View School (360 students). See the Montville Township School District district page for the complete list.