Enrollment
1,122
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Basking Ridge, NJ
William Annin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for William Annin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340165005126
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Annin Middle School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Basking Ridge · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 1.5%
- free-lunch eligible
William Annin Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Annin Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Basking Ridge, NJ.
School address
District: Bernards Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340165005126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
114.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Annin Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Annin Middle School
William Annin Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, enrolling 1,122 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.5% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the New Jersey average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,122 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Asian (40%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Bernards Township School District also operates Ridge High School (1,577 students) and Cedar Hill School (568 students) alongside William Annin 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 William Annin Middle School compares
William Annin 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.5% | ▼ 95% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,122 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,122
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$26,624
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 45.2%
Asian 39.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, William Annin 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 Bernards Township School District, which includes William Annin Middle School.
$26,624
Per student
+7%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+60%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 25.3%
Federal 2.0%
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 William Annin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Prospect Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Corner School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Annin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~1,122 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William Annin Middle School
How many students attend William Annin Middle School?
William Annin Middle School has 1,122 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Basking Ridge, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Annin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Annin Middle School is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 William Annin Middle School?
1.5% of students at William Annin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Annin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William Annin Middle School is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Basking Ridge, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Annin Middle School?
William Annin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 William Annin Middle School rank among public schools in Basking Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, William Annin Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Basking Ridge, 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 Basking Ridge on the city page.
Is William Annin Middle School a good school?
William Annin Middle School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 Bernards Township School District?
Besides William Annin Middle School, Bernards Township School District also operates Ridge High School (1,577 students), Cedar Hill School (568 students), and Mount Prospect Elementary School (522 students). See the Bernards Township School District district page for the complete list.
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