Enrollment
695
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Vineland, New Jersey, enrolling 695 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.4% free-meal eligibility runs 99% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 695 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 399 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #399, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 461 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 695 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Vineland's middle schools, it stands alongside Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School (620 students): Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Vineland Public School District also operates Vineland Senior High School (2,736 students) and Gloria M Sabater Elementary School (678 students) alongside Thomas W. Wallace Jr. 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 Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School compares
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,444
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vineland Public School District, which includes Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School.
$22,444
Per student
-10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.3%
State 74.1%
Federal 14.7%
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 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
- 2,736
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~695 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School a good school?
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools. 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 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.
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