- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Washington Middle School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 340687002742 · Harrison, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 12.9:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (795 students)
Washington Middle School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Washington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
795 students
- This school
Washington Middle School
466 students
- Kennedy Elemen
Kennedy Elementary School
330 students
- Lincoln Elemen 306
Lincoln Elementary School
306 students
- Hamilton Inter 295
Hamilton Intermediate School
295 students
What this shows Washington Middle School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Middle School compares
Washington 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Harrison Public Schools reports $24,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~466 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.