At a glance
Reported students
442
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
631.5
Muhammad Ali School Number 23: 442 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
8.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Muhammad Ali School Number 23
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Passaic. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Passaic City School District. NCES reports 442 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 34th 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 (97.3%) and Black (1.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Muhammad Ali School Number 23
- 1How do the reported 8.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 53 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic97.3%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.7%
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.
Other schools in Passaic City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22
Middle · Grades 04–06
613 reported students
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20
Middle · Grades 02–08
742 reported students
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
Elementary · Grades KG–08
423 reported students
Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10
Elementary · Grades KG–06
369 reported students
Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19
Elementary · Grades 01–08
590 reported students
Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
289 reported students
Public schools near Muhammad Ali School Number 23
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 Middle · Passaic City School District | 04–06 | 613 | under 0.1 mi |
| Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 Middle · Passaic City School District | 02–08 | 742 | 0.8 mi |
| Garfield Middle School Middle · Garfield Public School District | 06–08 | 971 | 1.2 mi |
| Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton Middle · Charter · Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton | 05–08 | 185 | 1.4 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School Middle · Lodi School District | 06–08 | 686 | 1.4 mi |
| Christopher Columbus Middle School Middle · Clifton Public School District | 06–08 | 1,092 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Muhammad Ali School Number 23
What grades does Muhammad Ali School Number 23 serve?
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Passaic City School District.
How many students attend Muhammad Ali School Number 23?
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 reported 442 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Muhammad Ali School Number 23?
The calculated ratio is 8.3:1, based on 442 students and 53 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 Muhammad Ali School Number 23 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Passaic City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Muhammad Ali School Number 23 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Muhammad Ali School Number 23 in?
Muhammad Ali School Number 23 is part of Passaic City School District, based in Passaic, NJ, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Muhammad Ali School Number 23?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 (under 0.1 mi), Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 (0.8 mi), Garfield Middle School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.