- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tinton Falls, NJ
Tinton Falls Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tinton Falls Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341620004116
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tinton Falls Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Tinton Falls · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tinton Falls Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tinton Falls Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tinton Falls, NJ.
School address
District: Tinton Falls School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341620004116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Tinton Falls Middle School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 50.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 341620004116 · Tinton Falls, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 9.2:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mahala F. Atchison School (484 students)
Tinton Falls Middle School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 50.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Tinton Falls Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mahala F. Atch
Mahala F. Atchison School
484 students
- This school
Tinton Falls Middle School
443 students
- Swimming River
Swimming River School
432 students
What this shows Tinton Falls Middle School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tinton Falls Middle School compares
Tinton Falls 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 48% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,150
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
African American 7.0%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Tinton Falls Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Tinton Falls School District reports $27,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tinton Falls Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahala F. Atchison School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swimming River School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tinton Falls Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tinton Falls Middle School
How many students attend Tinton Falls Middle School?
Tinton Falls Middle School has 443 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tinton Falls, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tinton Falls Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tinton Falls Middle School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Tinton Falls Middle School?
15.3% of students at Tinton Falls Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tinton Falls Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tinton Falls Middle School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Tinton Falls, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tinton Falls Middle School?
Tinton Falls Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Tinton Falls Middle School rank among public schools in Tinton Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Tinton Falls Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Tinton Falls School District?
Besides Tinton Falls Middle School, Tinton Falls School District also operates Mahala F. Atchison School (484 students) and Swimming River School (432 students). See the Tinton Falls School District district page for the complete list.