Enrollment
303
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Woodstown, NJ
Woodstown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodstown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341833005118
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodstown Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Woodstown · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodstown Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodstown Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Woodstown, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341833005118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodstown Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodstown Middle School
Woodstown Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Woodstown, New Jersey, enrolling 303 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 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 14.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 303 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 602 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #257.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District also operates Woodstown High School (550 students) and Mary S. Shoemaker School (528 students) alongside Woodstown 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 Woodstown Middle School compares
Woodstown 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 51% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,610
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 70.6%
African American 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Woodstown Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District, which includes Woodstown Middle School.
$20,610
Per student
-18%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 41.9%
Federal 6.3%
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 Woodstown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary S. Shoemaker School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Roper Early Childhood Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodstown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~303 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodstown Middle School
How many students attend Woodstown Middle School?
Woodstown Middle School has 303 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Woodstown, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodstown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodstown Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodstown Middle School?
14.5% of students at Woodstown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodstown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodstown Middle School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Woodstown, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodstown Middle School?
Woodstown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Woodstown Middle School rank among public schools in Woodstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodstown Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Woodstown, 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 Woodstown on the city page.
Is Woodstown Middle School a good school?
Woodstown Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District?
Besides Woodstown Middle School, Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District also operates Woodstown High School (550 students), Mary S. Shoemaker School (528 students), and William Roper Early Childhood Learning Center (113 students). See the Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District district page for the complete list.
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