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#1352 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Branchburg Central Middle School
Middle School · Branchburg Township School District · Branchburg, NJ
A Branchburg Township School District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
220 Baird Road, Branchburg, NJ 08876
- Math 47% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Branchburg Central Middle School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Branchburg Central Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,823
Median home value
$468,400
Median rent
$1,776/mo
College educated
56.3%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08876; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Eisenhower Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 5–6 | 4.4 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Auten Road Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 5–6 | 4.6 mi | 1,114 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Branchburg Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $30,916NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Branchburg Central Middle School is listed in Branchburg Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Branchburg Central Middle School
Branchburg Central Middle School is a public middle school in Branchburg, NJ, part of Branchburg Township School District, serving approximately 435 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,352 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Branchburg Central Middle School
What grades does Branchburg Central Middle School serve?
Branchburg Central Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Branchburg Central Middle School?
Branchburg Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branchburg Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Branchburg Central Middle School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Branchburg Central Middle School rank in NJ?
Branchburg Central Middle School ranks #1,352 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Branchburg Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Branchburg Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Branchburg Central Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Branchburg Central Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Branchburg Central Middle School a charter school?
No, Branchburg Central Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Branchburg Central Middle School a Title I school?
No, Branchburg Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Branchburg Central Middle School?
8.0% of students at Branchburg Central Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (908) 526-1415
- Area population (ZIP 08876)
- 22,902
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08876; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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