- Enrollment
- 1,406
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Middletown, NJ
Thompson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thompson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341011003982
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thompson Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 2.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thompson Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Middletown, NJ.
School address
District: Middletown Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341011003982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Thompson Middle School held near 859 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.5 → 75.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 341011003982 · Middletown, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
862 enr · 11.3:1 · 2.4% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School South (1,406 students)
Thompson Middle School held near 859 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.5 → 75.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Thompson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School South
1,406 students
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School North
1,289 students
- This school
Thompson Middle School
862 students
- Thorne Middle
Thorne Middle School
597 students
- Bayshore Middl 534
Bayshore Middle School
534 students
- New Monmouth E 508
New Monmouth Elementary School
508 students
What this shows Thompson Middle School reports 862 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thompson Middle School compares
Thompson 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.4% | ▼ 92% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,671
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Thompson Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middletown Township Public School District reports $24,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thompson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middletown High School North | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thorne Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayshore Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Monmouth Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thompson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~862 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thompson Middle School
How many students attend Thompson Middle School?
Thompson Middle School has 862 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Middletown, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 878 (2022-23) → 859 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Thompson Middle School?
2.4% of students at Thompson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thompson Middle School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Middletown, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thompson Middle School?
Thompson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Thompson Middle School rank among public schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Middletown, 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 Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown Township Public School District?
Besides Thompson Middle School, Middletown Township Public School District also operates Middletown High School South (1,406 students), Middletown High School North (1,289 students), and Thorne Middle School (597 students). See the Middletown Township Public School District district page for the complete list.