- Enrollment
- 2,830
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayonne, NJ
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
Federal NCES profile for William Shemin Midtown Community School #8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340126000001
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 11
- schools in Bayonne · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 ranks #5 of 11 schools in Bayonne, NJ.
School address
District: Bayonne School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340126000001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 held near 1,235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 96.0 → 93.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 340126000001 · Bayonne, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
1,203 enr · 12.5:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayonne High School (2,830 students)
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 held near 1,235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 96.0 → 93.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bayonne High S
Bayonne High School
2,830 students
- This school
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
1,203 students
- Walter F. Robi 924
Walter F. Robinson Community School
924 students
- Woodrow Wilson 740
Woodrow Wilson Community School
740 students
- Horace Mann Co 712
Horace Mann Community School
712 students
- Washington Com 691
Washington Community School #9
691 students
What this shows William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 reports 1,203 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 compares
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 110% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,203 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,203
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 110% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$22,001
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
African American 16.5%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bayonne School District reports $22,001 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter F. Robinson Community School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Community School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Community School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Community School #9 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Shemin Midtown Community School #8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,203 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
How many students attend William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 has 1,203 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayonne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,210 (2022-23) → 1,235 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
The student-teacher ratio at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
62.1% of students at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
The largest demographic group at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is White at 40.3% of enrollment, in Bayonne, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Shemin Midtown Community School #8 rank among schools in Bayonne?
By Resource Investment Index, William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 ranks #5 of 11 schools in Bayonne, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bayonne on the city page.
What other schools are in Bayonne School District?
Besides William Shemin Midtown Community School #8, Bayonne School District also operates Bayonne High School (2,830 students), Walter F. Robinson Community School (924 students), and Woodrow Wilson Community School (740 students). See the Bayonne School District district page for the complete list.