At a glance
Reported students
323
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
391
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School: 323 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
10.8:1 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
- 481
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Hillside. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Hillside Public School District. NCES reports 323 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 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, close to 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 Black (55.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.6%). English learners represent 7.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.6%
- Hispanic39.6%
- Black55.1%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
Not reported as 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 Hillside Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hillside Innovation Academy
Middle · Grades 07–08
97 reported students
Ola Edwards Community School
Elementary · Grades 02–06
391 reported students
Hurden Looker Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–06
408 reported students
Deanna G. Taylor Academy
Elementary · Grades 02–06
202 reported students
Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–01
625 reported students
Hillside High School
High · Grades 09–12
911 reported students
Public schools near Walter O. Krumbiegel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Innovation Academy Middle · Hillside Public School District | 07–08 | 97 | 0.7 mi |
| Union Avenue Middle School Middle · Irvington Public School District | 06–08 | 735 | 1.4 mi |
| Kawameeh Middle School Middle · Township of Union School District | 05–08 | 729 | 2.1 mi |
| University Middle School Middle · Irvington Public School District | 06–08 | 719 | 2.5 mi |
| Burnet Middle School Middle · Township of Union School District | 05–08 | 970 | 2.8 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary Middle · Township of Union School District | 05–06 | 564 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
What grades does Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School serve?
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hillside Public School District.
How many students attend Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School?
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School reported 323 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 481 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 323 students and 30 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 Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hillside Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.1% 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 Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School in?
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School is part of Hillside Public School District, based in Hillside, NJ, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hillside Innovation Academy (0.7 mi), Union Avenue Middle School (1.4 mi), Kawameeh Middle School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.