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Southern Regional Middle School

75 CEDAR BRIDGE ROAD, MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050Southern Regional School District
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0708Non-Charter
905
Students
Total enrolled
$28,418
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
98% vs nat'l
11.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
24% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
15% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 905 students in grades 07–08 in MANAHAWKIN, New Jersey.
98% above average funding
District spends $28,418 per pupil, 98% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Southern Regional Middle School is a large middle in MANAHAWKIN, New Jersey, serving grades 07–08 with 905 students. The district invests $28,418 per student — 98% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 22% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $28,418/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.

Student Body & Demographics at Southern Regional Middle School

905
Total Students
11.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
22%
Free Lunch
78
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0708) are served by this school
Gender Distribution480 male · 424 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility22%
National avg 52% · 195 students
Student Composition
85%
11%
Asian1%
White85%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black2%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 341548005944

Academic Outcomes at Southern Regional Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 43th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 08050

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,418Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$28,418
State avg
$47,079
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,504
Student Support$5,399
Administration$3,410
Operations$4,263
Other$2,842
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $28,418 spent per student, an estimated $12,589 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
21%
72%
State government
20.6%
Local (property tax)
72.0%
Federal programs
7.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location
CountyOcean County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (609)597-9481
NCES ID: 341548005944
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MANAHAWKIN seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
75 CEDAR BRIDGE ROAD, MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.

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