Enrollment
798
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert R Lazar Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert R Lazar Middle School
Robert R Lazar Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Montville, New Jersey, enrolling 798 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.1% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 798 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 342 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Asian (29%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 160 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Montville Township School District also operates Montville Township High School (1,035 students) and Woodmont School (366 students) alongside Robert R Lazar 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 Robert R Lazar Middle School compares
Robert R Lazar 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$28,428
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montville Township School District, which includes Robert R Lazar Middle School.
$28,428
Per student
+14%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+71%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.7%
State 24.5%
Federal 1.8%
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 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
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 76/100
- 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
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 (~798 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Montville on the city page.
Is Robert R Lazar Middle School a good school?
Robert R Lazar Middle School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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