At a glance
Reported students
474
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
474
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School: 474 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
12.2:1 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
- 540
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–07 in Springfield. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Springfield Public School District. NCES reports 474 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 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, above 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 (53.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.4%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.9%. 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 Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 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
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.9%
- 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
- White53.6%
- Hispanic18.4%
- Black15%
- Asian7.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
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 Springfield Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Edward V. Walton Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
511 reported students
Jonathan Dayton High School
High · Grades 08–12
654 reported students
James Caldwell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
276 reported students
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
276 reported students
Public schools near Florence M. Gaudineer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington School Middle · Millburn Township School District | 05–05 | 363 | 1.3 mi |
| Millburn Middle School Middle · Millburn Township School District | 06–08 | 1,106 | 1.8 mi |
| Burnet Middle School Middle · Township of Union School District | 05–08 | 970 | 2.1 mi |
| Deerfield Elementary School Middle · Mountainside School District | 03–08 | 483 | 2.2 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary Middle · Township of Union School District | 05–06 | 564 | 2.2 mi |
| Orange Avenue School Middle · Cranford Public School District | 03–08 | 750 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
What grades does Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School serve?
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School reports grades 05–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Springfield Public School District.
How many students attend Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School?
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School reported 474 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 540 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 474 students and 39 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 Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Springfield Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.9% 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 Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School in?
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School is part of Springfield Public School District, based in Springfield, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washington School (1.3 mi), Millburn Middle School (1.8 mi), Burnet Middle School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.