- Joyce Kilmer School reported a higher students per counselor than South River Middle School (421.9:1 vs. 268.5:1).
- Joyce Kilmer School reported a higher gifted & talented than South River Middle School (90 vs. 6).
- South River Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Joyce Kilmer School (106 vs. 57).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
South River Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Joyce Kilmer School (106 vs. 57).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Joyce Kilmer School reported a higher gifted & talented than South River Middle School (90 vs. 6).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
South River Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Joyce Kilmer School (21 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Joyce Kilmer School reported a higher students per counselor than South River Middle School (421.9:1 vs. 268.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Joyce Kilmer School
$21,159.66
South River Middle School
$21,324.53
Local revenue share
Joyce Kilmer School
68.2%
South River Middle School
32.9%
State revenue share
Joyce Kilmer School
26.8%
South River Middle School
56.3%
Federal revenue share
Joyce Kilmer School
4.9%
South River Middle School
10.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Joyce Kilmer School
13.5%
South River Middle School
22.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Middlesex County
$109,028
Middlesex County
$109,028
Poverty rate
Middlesex County
8.5%
Middlesex County
8.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Middlesex County
45.1%
Middlesex County
45.1%
Unemployment rate
Middlesex County
4.5%
Middlesex County
4.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.