At a glance
Reported students
829
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
99.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
524
New Brunswick Middle School: 829 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
8.3:1 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
- 1,278
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about New Brunswick Middle School
New Brunswick Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in New Brunswick. It is one of 13 current school records connected to New Brunswick School District. NCES reports 829 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.3:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (95.9%) and Black (3.4%). English learners represent 24.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. 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 New Brunswick Middle School
- 1How do the reported 8.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 99.33 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.1%
- Hispanic95.9%
- Black3.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
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 New Brunswick School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pathways Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
262 reported students
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
810 reported students
A Chester Redshaw School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
678 reported students
Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–08
624 reported students
Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
597 reported students
McKinley Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
524 reported students
Public schools near New Brunswick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood School Middle · North Brunswick Township School District | 05–06 | 761 | 0.5 mi |
| Pathways Middle School Middle · New Brunswick School District | 06–08 | 262 | 0.5 mi |
| Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus Middle · Franklin Township Public School District | 06–08 | 592 | 1.6 mi |
| Joyce Kilmer School Middle · Milltown School District | 04–08 | 444 | 2 mi |
| Highland Park Middle School Middle · Highland Park Boro School District | 06–08 | 349 | 3 mi |
| Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus Middle · Franklin Township Public School District | 06–08 | 787 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New Brunswick Middle School
What grades does New Brunswick Middle School serve?
New Brunswick Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New Brunswick School District.
How many students attend New Brunswick Middle School?
New Brunswick Middle School reported 829 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,278 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New Brunswick Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 8.3:1, based on 829 students and 99.33 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 New Brunswick Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
New Brunswick Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Brunswick School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of New Brunswick Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.8% 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 New Brunswick Middle School in?
New Brunswick Middle School is part of New Brunswick School District, based in New Brunswick, NJ, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near New Brunswick Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Linwood School (0.5 mi), Pathways Middle School (0.5 mi), Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.