At a glance
Reported students
695
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
531
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School: 695 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
- 798
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Vineland. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Vineland Public School District. NCES reports 695 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 70th 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 Hispanic or Latino (76.5%) and Black (12.2%). English learners represent 25.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 57 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 25.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.9%
- Hispanic76.5%
- Black12.2%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
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 Vineland Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
620 reported students
Veterans Memorial Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
603 reported students
Edward Johnstone Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
355 reported students
Gloria M Sabater Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
678 reported students
Anthony Rossi Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
595 reported students
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
558 reported students
Public schools near Thomas W. Wallace Jr. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Middle Middle · Vineland Public School District | 06–08 | 603 | 3.5 mi |
| Edward Johnstone Middle School Middle · Vineland Public School District | 06–08 | 355 | 4.8 mi |
| Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School Middle · Vineland Public School District | 06–08 | 620 | 5.3 mi |
| Lakeside Middle School Middle · Millville School District | 06–08 | 929 | 5.7 mi |
| Pittsgrove Township Middle School Middle · Pittsgrove Township School District | 05–08 | 495 | 5.7 mi |
| Delsea Regional Middle School Middle · Delsea Regional High School District | 07–08 | 510 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School
What grades does Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School serve?
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Vineland Public School District.
How many students attend Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School?
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School reported 695 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 798 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 695 students and 57 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 Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vineland Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.4% 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 Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School in?
Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School is part of Vineland Public School District, based in Vineland, NJ, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thomas W. Wallace Jr. Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Veterans Memorial Middle (3.5 mi), Edward Johnstone Middle School (4.8 mi), Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.
