At a glance
Reported students
397
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
427
Northfield Community Middle School: 397 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
9.6:1 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
- 420
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.6:1
What the reported data says about Northfield Community Middle School
Northfield Community Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Northfield. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Northfield City School District. NCES reports 397 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 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, 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 (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.9%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Northfield Community Middle School
- 1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.5 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
- 21.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White67%
- Hispanic17.9%
- Black2.8%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
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 Northfield City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Northfield Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven Middle School Middle · Linwood City School District | 05–08 | 347 | 2 mi |
| Pleasantville Middle School Middle · Pleasantville Public School District | 06–08 | 847 | 3.3 mi |
| Fernwood Avenue Middle School Middle · Egg Harbor Township School District | 06–08 | 811 | 3.5 mi |
| Eugene A. Tighe Middle School Middle · Margate City School District | 05–08 | 140 | 3.9 mi |
| Ventnor Middle School Middle · Ventnor City School District | 05–08 | 176 | 4 mi |
| Jordan Road Elementary School Middle · Somers Point School District | 04–08 | 339 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northfield Community Middle School
What grades does Northfield Community Middle School serve?
Northfield Community Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Northfield City School District.
How many students attend Northfield Community Middle School?
Northfield Community Middle School reported 397 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 420 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northfield Community Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 397 students and 41.5 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 Northfield Community Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northfield Community Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northfield City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northfield Community Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.9% 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 Northfield Community Middle School in?
Northfield Community Middle School is part of Northfield City School District, based in Northfield, NJ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northfield Community Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Belhaven Middle School (2 mi), Pleasantville Middle School (3.3 mi), Fernwood Avenue Middle School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.