Enrollment
500
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Brook Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Brook Middle School
West Brook Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Paramus, New Jersey, enrolling 500 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 8.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 500 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 657 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #93.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Asian (30%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Paramus Public School District also operates Paramus High School (1,153 students) and East Brook Middle School (555 students) alongside West Brook 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 West Brook Middle School compares
West Brook 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$29,078
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paramus Public School District, which includes West Brook Middle School.
$29,078
Per student
+16%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+75%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 20.6%
Federal 4.6%
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 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
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Brook Middle School a good school?
West Brook Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 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.
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