Enrollment
1,206
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Edison, NJ
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodrow Wilson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340450003334
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodrow Wilson Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Edison · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodrow Wilson Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Edison, NJ.
School address
District: Edison Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340450003334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodrow Wilson Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Woodrow Wilson Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Edison, New Jersey, enrolling 1,206 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 7.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,206 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 197 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #165, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Edison Township School District spends $20,030 per pupil, 20% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Edison Township School District also operates John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students) and Edison High School (2,393 students) alongside Woodrow Wilson 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 Woodrow Wilson Middle School compares
Woodrow Wilson 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 75% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,206
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,030
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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
Asian 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
White 3.7%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Asian at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Woodrow Wilson Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edison Township School District, which includes Woodrow Wilson Middle School.
$20,030
Per student
-20%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.4%
State 29.0%
Federal 5.7%
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 Woodrow Wilson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Stevens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodrow Wilson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,206 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Wilson Middle School
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School has 1,206 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Edison, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Middle School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
7.5% of students at Woodrow Wilson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodrow Wilson Middle School is Asian at 86.3% of enrollment, in Edison, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Woodrow Wilson Middle School rank among middle schools in Edison?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Edison, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Edison on the city page.
Is Woodrow Wilson Middle School a good school?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Edison Township School District?
Besides Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Edison Township School District also operates John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students), Edison High School (2,393 students), and Herbert Hoover Middle School (1,060 students). See the Edison Township School District district page for the complete list.
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