At a glance
Reported students
319
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
322
Cedar Drive Middle School: 319 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
7.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 322
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.2:1
What the reported data says about Cedar Drive Middle School
Cedar Drive Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Colts Neck. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Colts Neck Township School District. NCES reports 319 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.6:1, below the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.4%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cedar Drive Middle School
- 1How do the reported 7.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 3.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black1.3%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Colts Neck Township School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Conover Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
322 reported students
Conover Road Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
366 reported students
Public schools near Cedar Drive Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower School Middle · Freehold Township School District | 06–08 | 582 | 2.8 mi |
| Marlboro Middle School Middle · Marlboro Township School District | 06–08 | 935 | 4 mi |
| Freehold Intermediate School Middle · Freehold Borough School District | 06–08 | 498 | 5 mi |
| Tinton Falls Middle School Middle · Tinton Falls School District | 06–08 | 443 | 5.7 mi |
| Marlboro Memorial Middle School Middle · Marlboro Township School District | 06–08 | 761 | 6.1 mi |
| William R. Satz School Middle · Holmdel Township School District | 07–08 | 455 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Drive Middle School
What grades does Cedar Drive Middle School serve?
Cedar Drive Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Colts Neck Township School District.
How many students attend Cedar Drive Middle School?
Cedar Drive Middle School reported 319 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 322 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cedar Drive Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 7.6:1, based on 319 students and 42.14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cedar Drive Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cedar Drive Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Colts Neck Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cedar Drive Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
3.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cedar Drive Middle School in?
Cedar Drive Middle School is part of Colts Neck Township School District, based in Colts Neck, NJ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cedar Drive Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dwight D. Eisenhower School (2.8 mi), Marlboro Middle School (4 mi), Freehold Intermediate School (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.