At a glance
Reported students
460
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365
Pennsville Middle School: 460 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
11.2:1 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
- 449
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Pennsville Middle School
Pennsville Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Pennsville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Pennsville School District. NCES reports 460 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 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, 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 White (69.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.2%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.4%. 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 Pennsville Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.8%
- Hispanic15.2%
- Black7.6%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.3%
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 Pennsville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pennsville Memorial High School
High · Grades 09–12
483 reported students
Valley Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
365 reported students
Central Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
275 reported students
Penn Beach Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
263 reported students
Public schools near Pennsville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School Middle · Colonial School District | 06–08 | 615 | 4.1 mi |
| Read (George) Middle School Middle · Colonial School District | 06–08 | 662 | 4.1 mi |
| Penns Grove Middle School Middle · Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District | 06–08 | 452 | 5.5 mi |
| Salem Middle School Middle · Salem City School District | 03–08 | 472 | 6 mi |
| duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Middle · Brandywine School District | 06–08 | 730 | 8 mi |
| Bedford (Gunning) Middle School Middle · Colonial School District | 06–08 | 846 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pennsville Middle School
What grades does Pennsville Middle School serve?
Pennsville Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Pennsville School District.
How many students attend Pennsville Middle School?
Pennsville Middle School reported 460 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 449 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pennsville Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 460 students and 41 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 Pennsville Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pennsville Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pennsville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pennsville Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.1% 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 Pennsville Middle School in?
Pennsville Middle School is part of Pennsville School District, based in Pennsville, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pennsville Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School (4.1 mi), Read (George) Middle School (4.1 mi), Penns Grove Middle School (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.