- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Arlington, NJ
Veterans Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Veterans 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 341143000644
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in North Arlington · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in North Arlington, NJ.
School address
District: North Arlington School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341143000644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Veterans Middle School shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 341143000644 · North Arlington, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 10.9:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: North Arlington High School (634 students)
Veterans Middle School shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Veterans Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Arlingto
North Arlington High School
634 students
- This school
Veterans Middle School
426 students
- George Washing
George Washington Elementary School
335 students
- Susan B. Antho
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
297 students
- Thomas Jeffers 164
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
164 students
- Franklin D Roo 132
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School
132 students
What this shows Veterans Middle School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans Middle School compares
Veterans 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 29% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 51% | - | - |
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.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
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
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.5%
White 42.5%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Veterans Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Arlington School District reports $19,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Veterans Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Arlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veterans Middle School
How many students attend Veterans Middle School?
Veterans Middle School has 426 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Arlington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans 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 Veterans Middle School?
21.1% of students at Veterans Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment, in North Arlington, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Middle School?
Veterans 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 Veterans Middle School rank among public schools in North Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in North Arlington, 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 North Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in North Arlington School District?
Besides Veterans Middle School, North Arlington School District also operates North Arlington High School (634 students), George Washington Elementary School (335 students), and Susan B. Anthony Elementary School (297 students). See the North Arlington School District district page for the complete list.