Enrollment
513
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Woodbridge, NJ
Woodbridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodbridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341812003684
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodbridge Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Woodbridge · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodbridge Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbridge Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Woodbridge, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341812003684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodbridge Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodbridge Middle School
Woodbridge Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Woodbridge, New Jersey, enrolling 513 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 513 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 379 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (31%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students) and John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students) alongside Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge Middle School compares
Woodbridge 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▲ 24% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,601
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
White 30.8%
African American 16.0%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge Township School District, which includes Woodbridge Middle School.
$22,601
Per student
-10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 36.9%
Federal 5.2%
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 Woodbridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iselin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Estates Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodbridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~513 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodbridge Middle School
How many students attend Woodbridge Middle School?
Woodbridge Middle School has 513 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Woodbridge, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodbridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodbridge Middle School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Woodbridge Middle School?
36.6% of students at Woodbridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodbridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodbridge Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment, in Woodbridge, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodbridge Middle School?
Woodbridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Woodbridge Middle School rank among public schools in Woodbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbridge Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Woodbridge, 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 Woodbridge on the city page.
Is Woodbridge Middle School a good school?
Woodbridge Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 Woodbridge Township School District?
Besides Woodbridge Middle School, Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students), John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students), and Colonia High School (1,354 students). See the Woodbridge Township School District district page for the complete list.
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