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#1541 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Churchill Junior High School
Middle School · East Brunswick Township School District · East Brunswick, NJ
An East Brunswick Township School District middle school serving grades 7th – 9th.
18 NORTON ROAD, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
- Math 48% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Churchill Junior High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Churchill Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$141,731
Median home value
$502,600
Median rent
$2,079/mo
College educated
57.9%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08816; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Brunswick Township School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $26,586NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Churchill Junior High School is listed in East Brunswick Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Churchill Junior High School
Churchill Junior High School is a public middle school in East Brunswick, NJ, part of East Brunswick Township School District, serving approximately 2,007 students in grades 7th-9th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,541 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Churchill Junior High School
What grades does Churchill Junior High School serve?
Churchill Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Churchill Junior High School?
Churchill Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,007 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Churchill Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Churchill Junior High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Churchill Junior High School rank in NJ?
Churchill Junior High School ranks #1,541 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Churchill Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Churchill Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Churchill Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Churchill Junior High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Churchill Junior High School a charter school?
No, Churchill Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Churchill Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Churchill Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Churchill Junior High School?
21.8% of students at Churchill Junior High 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
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 163
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (732) 353-0915
- Area population (ZIP 08816)
- 48,965
- Area average commute
- 37.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 08816; 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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