- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Parlin, NJ
Sayreville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sayreville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341464003582
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sayreville Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Parlin · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sayreville Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sayreville Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Parlin, NJ.
School address
District: Sayreville School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341464003582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Sayreville Middle School held near 1,335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 122.0 → 124.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 341464003582 · Parlin, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
1,294 enr · 10.6:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Sayreville War Memorial High School (1,764 students)
Sayreville Middle School held near 1,335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 122.0 → 124.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Sayreville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sayreville War
Sayreville War Memorial High School
1,764 students
- This school
Sayreville Middle School
1,294 students
- Samsel Upper E
Samsel Upper Elementary School
870 students
- Dwight D. Eise 488
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
488 students
- Emma Arleth El 485
Emma Arleth Elementary School
485 students
- Harry S. Truma 425
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
425 students
What this shows Sayreville Middle School reports 1,294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sayreville Middle School compares
Sayreville 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 | 29.7% | ▲ 0% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,294 | top 5% | - | - |
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.
1,294
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above 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
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
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
African American 16.0%
Asian 15.2%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Sayreville Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sayreville School District reports $21,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sayreville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayreville War Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samsel Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emma Arleth Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry S. Truman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sayreville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sayreville Middle School
How many students attend Sayreville Middle School?
Sayreville Middle School has 1,294 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Parlin, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,349 (2022-23) → 1,335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sayreville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sayreville 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 Sayreville Middle School?
29.7% of students at Sayreville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sayreville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sayreville Middle School is White at 35.6% of enrollment, in Parlin, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sayreville Middle School?
Sayreville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Sayreville Middle School rank among public schools in Parlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Sayreville Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Parlin, 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 Parlin on the city page.
What other schools are in Sayreville School District?
Besides Sayreville Middle School, Sayreville School District also operates Sayreville War Memorial High School (1,764 students), Samsel Upper Elementary School (870 students), and Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School (488 students). See the Sayreville School District district page for the complete list.