- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wildwood, NJ
Wildwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wildwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341794006039
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wildwood Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wildwood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wildwood Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wildwood Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wildwood, NJ.
School address
District: Wildwood City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341794006039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Wildwood Middle School shrank from 172 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 341794006039 · Wildwood, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 7.5:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenwood Avenue Elementary School (367 students)
Wildwood Middle School shrank from 172 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Wildwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenwood Avenu
Glenwood Avenue Elementary School
367 students
- Wildwood High
Wildwood High School
261 students
- This school
Wildwood Middle School
157 students
What this shows Wildwood Middle School reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wildwood Middle School compares
Wildwood Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 7.5:1 | ▼ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 171% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 171% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,036
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%
White 14.0%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Wildwood Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Wildwood City School District reports $30,036 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wildwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wildwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wildwood Middle School
How many students attend Wildwood Middle School?
Wildwood Middle School has 157 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wildwood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Middle School is 7.5:1, which is 36% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 52% 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 Wildwood Middle School?
80.2% of students at Wildwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wildwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wildwood Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment, in Wildwood, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wildwood Middle School?
Wildwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Wildwood Middle School rank among public schools in Wildwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Wildwood Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wildwood, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wildwood City School District?
Besides Wildwood Middle School, Wildwood City School District also operates Glenwood Avenue Elementary School (367 students) and Wildwood High School (261 students). See the Wildwood City School District district page for the complete list.