Enrollment
502
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Middlesex, NJ
Von E. Mauger Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Von E. Mauger Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341005003412
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Von E. Mauger Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Middlesex · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Von E. Mauger Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Von E. Mauger Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Middlesex, NJ.
School address
District: Middlesex Borough School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341005003412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Von E. Mauger Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Von E. Mauger Middle School
Von E. Mauger Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Middlesex, New Jersey, enrolling 502 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 23.4% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 502 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 537 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #109.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (36%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Middlesex Borough School District also operates Middlesex High School (597 students) and Woodland Intermediate School (317 students) alongside Von E. Mauger 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 Von E. Mauger Middle School compares
Von E. Mauger 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 21% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,292
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 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 43.8%
White 36.1%
African American 9.4%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Von E. Mauger 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 Middlesex Borough School District, which includes Von E. Mauger Middle School.
$23,292
Per student
-7%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 40.9%
Federal 5.8%
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 Von E. Mauger Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watchung Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parker Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Von E. Mauger Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Von E. Mauger Middle School
How many students attend Von E. Mauger Middle School?
Von E. Mauger Middle School has 502 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Middlesex, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Von E. Mauger Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Von E. Mauger Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 Von E. Mauger Middle School?
23.4% of students at Von E. Mauger Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Von E. Mauger Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Von E. Mauger Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Middlesex, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Von E. Mauger Middle School?
Von E. Mauger Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Von E. Mauger Middle School rank among public schools in Middlesex?
By Resource Investment Index, Von E. Mauger Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Middlesex, 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 Middlesex on the city page.
Is Von E. Mauger Middle School a good school?
Von E. Mauger Middle School earns 60/100 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 Middlesex Borough School District?
Besides Von E. Mauger Middle School, Middlesex Borough School District also operates Middlesex High School (597 students), Woodland Intermediate School (317 students), and Watchung Elementary School (221 students). See the Middlesex Borough School District district page for the complete list.
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