Enrollment
524
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South River Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at South River Middle School
South River Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in South River, New Jersey, enrolling 524 students.
At 10.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 524 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (44%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding South River Public School District spends $19,934 per pupil, 20% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
South River Public School District also operates South River High School (716 students) and South River Primary School (508 students) alongside South River 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 South River Middle School compares
South River 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,934
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South River Public School District, which includes South River Middle School.
$19,934
Per student
-20%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 55.0%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~524 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in South River on the city page.
Is South River Middle School a good school?
South River Middle School earns 57/100 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 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.
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