- Enrollment
- 2,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Perth Amboy, NJ
William C. Mcginnis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for William C. Mcginnis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341293003542
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William C. Mcginnis Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Perth Amboy · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
William C. Mcginnis 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 C. Mcginnis Middle School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Perth Amboy, NJ.
School address
District: Perth Amboy Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341293003542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-282 students YoY
William C. Mcginnis Middle School shrank from 1,230 students in 2022-23 to 948 in 2023-24 (-22.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 100.5 → 83.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-282 students YoY 341293003542 · Perth Amboy, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
984 enr · 9.8:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Perth Amboy High School (2,769 students)
William C. Mcginnis Middle School shrank from 1,230 students in 2022-23 to 948 in 2023-24 (-22.9%). Teacher FTE lost 100.5 → 83.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
William C. Mcginnis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perth Amboy Hi
Perth Amboy High School
2,769 students
- This school 984
William C. Mcginnis Middle School
984 students
- Samuel E. Shul 941
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
941 students
- Rose M. Lopez 793
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
793 students
- Edward J. Patt 649
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
649 students
- Herbert N. Ric 632
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
632 students
What this shows William C. Mcginnis Middle School reports 984 students on the CCD universe file.
How William C. Mcginnis Middle School compares
William C. Mcginnis 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 163% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 984 | top 10% | - | - |
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.
984
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 163% 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
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
24.1%
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
$41,930
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.3%
African American 1.8%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, William C. Mcginnis Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perth Amboy Public School District reports $41,930 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William C. Mcginnis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Amboy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel E. Shull Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rose M. Lopez Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward J. Patten Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William C. Mcginnis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Perth Amboy
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~984 students)
Frequently asked questions about William C. Mcginnis Middle School
How many students attend William C. Mcginnis Middle School?
William C. Mcginnis Middle School has 984 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Perth Amboy, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,230 (2022-23) → 948 (2023-24), down 282.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William C. Mcginnis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William C. Mcginnis 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 C. Mcginnis Middle School?
77.9% of students at William C. Mcginnis 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 C. Mcginnis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William C. Mcginnis Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment, in Perth Amboy, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William C. Mcginnis Middle School?
William C. Mcginnis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 William C. Mcginnis Middle School rank among elementary schools in Perth Amboy?
By Resource Investment Index, William C. Mcginnis Middle School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Perth Amboy, 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 Perth Amboy on the city page.
What other schools are in Perth Amboy Public School District?
Besides William C. Mcginnis Middle School, Perth Amboy Public School District also operates Perth Amboy High School (2,769 students), Samuel E. Shull Middle School (941 students), and Rose M. Lopez Elementary School (793 students). See the Perth Amboy Public School District district page for the complete list.