Serving 279 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Central Middle School's student population of 279 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
Central Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#521 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
17%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
70%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Central Middle School is ranked #521 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Central Middle School often compared to?
Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
279 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Central Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of Long Hill Township School District.
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