- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South River, NJ
South River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341539003650
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South River Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in South River · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South River Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South River Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in South River, NJ.
School address
District: South River Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341539003650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
South River Middle School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 341539003650 · South River, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 10.9:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: South River High School (716 students)
South River Middle School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
South River Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South River Hi
South River High School
716 students
- This school
South River Middle School
524 students
- South River Pr
South River Primary School
508 students
- South River El
South River Elementary School
496 students
What this shows South River Middle School reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How South River Middle School compares
South River 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 82% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,325
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 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.4%
White 43.9%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, South River Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South River Public School District reports $21,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South River Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South River Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South River Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South River Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about South River Middle School
How many students attend South River Middle School?
South River Middle School has 524 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South River, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South River Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 South River Middle School?
54.0% of students at South River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South River Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment, in South River, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South River Middle School?
South River Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 South River Middle School rank among public schools in South River?
By Resource Investment Index, South River Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in South River, 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 South River Public School District?
Besides South River Middle School, South River Public School District also operates South River High School (716 students), South River Primary School (508 students), and South River Elementary School (496 students). See the South River Public School District district page for the complete list.