- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Secaucus, NJ
Secaucus Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Secaucus Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341485006059
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Secaucus Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Secaucus · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Secaucus Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Secaucus Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Secaucus, NJ.
School address
District: Secaucus School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341485006059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Secaucus Middle School held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 341485006059 · Secaucus, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 11.7:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Secaucus High School (612 students)
Secaucus Middle School held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Secaucus Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Secaucus High
Secaucus High School
612 students
- Huber Street S
Huber Street School
563 students
- This school
Secaucus Middle School
478 students
- Clarendon Scho
Clarendon School
475 students
What this shows Secaucus Middle School reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Secaucus Middle School compares
Secaucus 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 28% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,518
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.7%
Asian 28.2%
White 22.8%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Secaucus Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Secaucus School District reports $22,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Secaucus Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secaucus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huber Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarendon School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Secaucus Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Secaucus Middle School
How many students attend Secaucus Middle School?
Secaucus Middle School has 478 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Secaucus, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Secaucus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Secaucus Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 Secaucus Middle School?
21.3% of students at Secaucus Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Secaucus Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Secaucus Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment, in Secaucus, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Secaucus Middle School?
Secaucus Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Secaucus Middle School rank among public schools in Secaucus?
By Resource Investment Index, Secaucus Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Secaucus, 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 Secaucus on the city page.
What other schools are in Secaucus School District?
Besides Secaucus Middle School, Secaucus School District also operates Secaucus High School (612 students), Huber Street School (563 students), and Clarendon School (475 students). See the Secaucus School District district page for the complete list.