- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paramus, NJ
West Brook Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Brook Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341242000690
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Brook Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Paramus · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Brook Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Brook Middle School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Paramus, NJ.
School address
District: Paramus Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341242000690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
West Brook Middle School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.3 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 341242000690 · Paramus, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 9.3:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Paramus High School (1,153 students)
West Brook Middle School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.3 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
West Brook Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paramus High S
Paramus High School
1,153 students
- East Brook Mid
East Brook Middle School
555 students
- This school
West Brook Middle School
500 students
- Ridge Ranch El 338
Ridge Ranch Elementary School
338 students
- Parkway Elemen 297
Parkway Elementary School
297 students
- Memorial Eleme 289
Memorial Elementary School
289 students
What this shows West Brook Middle School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Brook Middle School compares
West Brook 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 73% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,912
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.0%
Asian 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, West Brook Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paramus Public School District reports $30,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Brook Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Brook Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Ranch Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Brook Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Brook Middle School
How many students attend West Brook Middle School?
West Brook Middle School has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paramus, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Brook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Brook Middle School is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 West Brook Middle School?
8.0% of students at West Brook Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Brook Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Brook Middle School is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in Paramus, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Brook Middle School?
West Brook Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 West Brook Middle School rank among elementary schools in Paramus?
By Resource Investment Index, West Brook Middle School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Paramus, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Paramus on the city page.
What other schools are in Paramus Public School District?
Besides West Brook Middle School, Paramus Public School District also operates Paramus High School (1,153 students), East Brook Middle School (555 students), and Ridge Ranch Elementary School (338 students). See the Paramus Public School District district page for the complete list.