Enrollment
426
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Veterans Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Veterans Middle School
Veterans Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in North Arlington, New Jersey, enrolling 426 students.
At 10.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 21.1% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 426 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 610 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #34, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (43%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding North Arlington School District spends $17,857 per pupil, 29% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
North Arlington School District also operates North Arlington High School (634 students) and George Washington Elementary School (335 students) alongside Veterans 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 Veterans Middle School compares
Veterans 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,857
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Arlington School District, which includes Veterans Middle School.
$17,857
Per student
-29%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.4%
State 30.8%
Federal 2.8%
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 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
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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
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 (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Veterans Middle School a good school?
Veterans Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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