- Enrollment
- 2,736
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vineland, NJ
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341680000823
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Vineland · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 0.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Vineland, NJ.
School address
District: Vineland Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341680000823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School shrank from 778 students in 2022-23 to 734 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 341680000823 · Vineland, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 13.6:1 · 0.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Vineland Senior High School (2,736 students)
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School shrank from 778 students in 2022-23 to 734 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vineland Senio
Vineland Senior High School
2,736 students
- This school 695
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School
695 students
- Gloria M Sabat 678
Gloria M Sabater Elementary School
678 students
- Sgt. Dominick 620
Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School
620 students
- Veterans Memor 603
Veterans Memorial Middle
603 students
- Anthony Rossi 595
Anthony Rossi Elementary School
595 students
What this shows Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School compares
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.4% | ▼ 99% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,287
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
273
in-school suspensions + 188 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.5%
African American 12.2%
White 7.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Vineland Public School District reports $22,287 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gloria M Sabater Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Veterans Memorial Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anthony Rossi Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Vineland
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School
How many students attend Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School?
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School has 695 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vineland, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 778 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School?
0.4% of students at Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Vineland, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School?
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School rank among middle schools in Vineland?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Vineland, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Vineland on the city page.
What other schools are in Vineland Public School District?
Besides Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School, Vineland Public School District also operates Vineland Senior High School (2,736 students), Gloria M Sabater Elementary School (678 students), and Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School (620 students). See the Vineland Public School District district page for the complete list.