Enrollment
466
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harrison, NJ
Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340687002742
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Harrison, NJ.
School address
District: Harrison Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340687002742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+116% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Middle School
Washington Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Harrison, New Jersey, enrolling 466 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 63.8% of students qualify for free meals, 116% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 466 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.
Among 271 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Harrison Public Schools also operates Harrison High School (795 students) and Kennedy Elementary School (330 students) alongside Washington 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 Washington Middle School compares
Washington 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 116% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$22,131
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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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 82.8%
White 10.3%
Asian 4.7%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Washington Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison Public Schools, which includes Washington Middle School.
$22,131
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 68.0%
Federal 11.0%
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 Washington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~466 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has 466 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harrison, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Middle School?
63.8% of students at Washington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.8% of enrollment, in Harrison, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Washington Middle School rank among public schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Harrison, 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 Harrison on the city page.
Is Washington Middle School a good school?
Washington Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. 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 Harrison Public Schools?
Besides Washington Middle School, Harrison Public Schools also operates Harrison High School (795 students), Kennedy Elementary School (330 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (306 students). See the Harrison Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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