Central Middle School vs Columbia Middle School
Central Middle School has a higher overall rating of 8.6/10 compared to 7.8/10. Columbia Middle School is significantly larger with 536 students, about 1.9× the size of Central Middle School (281). In math proficiency, Columbia Middle School leads at 70.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Central Middle School
Stirling, NJ
8.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
281 students
Columbia Middle School
Berkeley Hts, NJ
7.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
536 students
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| Metric | Central Middle School | Columbia Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.6 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Growth Score | 9.0 | 6.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 8.2% | 2.1% |
| Environment Score | 8.1 | 9.3 |
| State Rank | #161 of 2,466 | #456 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 94th | 82th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Central Middle School | Columbia Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 65.0% | 70.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 81.0% | 82.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Central Middle School | Columbia Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 281 | 536 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 8.2% | 2.1% |
| District | Long Hill Township School District | Berkeley Heights School District |
| City | Stirling | Berkeley Hts |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Stirling (07980) | Berkeley Hts (07922) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $146,133 | $179,006 |
| Median Home Value | $660,900 | $697,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,662 | $1,986 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 59.7% | 73.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% | 2.2% |
| Avg Commute | — | 36 min |