- Iselin Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Fords Middle School (405:1 vs. 308.5:1).
- Iselin Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Fords Middle School (112 vs. 58).
- Fords Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Iselin Middle School (38 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Iselin Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Fords Middle School (112 vs. 58).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Fords Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Iselin Middle School (38 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Iselin Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Fords Middle School (405:1 vs. 308.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 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
Fords Middle School
$24,527.39
Iselin Middle School
$24,527.39
Local revenue share
Fords Middle School
55.1%
Iselin Middle School
55.1%
State revenue share
Fords Middle School
38.5%
Iselin Middle School
38.5%
Federal revenue share
Fords Middle School
6.4%
Iselin Middle School
6.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Fords Middle School
14.1%
Iselin Middle School
14.1%
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.