Columbia Middle School vs Central 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.
Columbia Middle School
Berkeley Hts, NJ
7.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
536 students
Central Middle School
Stirling, NJ
8.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
281 students
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| Metric | Columbia Middle School | Central Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Growth Score | 6.2 | 9.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 8.1 |
| State Rank | #456 of 2,466 | #161 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 82th | 94th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Columbia Middle School | Central Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 70.0% | 65.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 82.0% | 81.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Columbia Middle School | Central Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 536 | 281 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| District | Berkeley Heights School District | Long Hill Township School District |
| City | Berkeley Hts | Stirling |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Berkeley Hts (07922) | Stirling (07980) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $179,006 | $146,133 |
| Median Home Value | $697,000 | $660,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,986 | $1,662 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 73.0% | 59.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Avg Commute | 36 min | — |