- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Amboy, NJ
South Amboy Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for South Amboy Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341512000154
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Amboy Middle/High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 616
- students enrolled
South Amboy Middle/High School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Amboy School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341512000154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
South Amboy Middle/High School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 341512000154 · South Amboy, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 14:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: South Amboy Elementary (584 students)
South Amboy Middle/High School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How South Amboy Middle/High School compares
South Amboy Middle/High 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▲ 16% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,905
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
White 35.6%
African American 12.7%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, South Amboy Middle/High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Amboy School District reports $18,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Amboy Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Amboy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Amboy Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in South Amboy
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Amboy Middle/High School
How many students attend South Amboy Middle/High School?
South Amboy Middle/High School has 616 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Amboy, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Amboy Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Amboy Middle/High School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Amboy Middle/High School?
34.2% of students at South Amboy Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Amboy Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at South Amboy Middle/High School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment, in South Amboy, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Amboy Middle/High School?
South Amboy Middle/High 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).
What other schools are in South Amboy School District?
Besides South Amboy Middle/High School, South Amboy School District also operates South Amboy Elementary (584 students). See the South Amboy School District district page for the complete list.