Excellent
#199 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 8% in state
Community Middle School
Middle School · Bound Brook School District · Bound Brook, NJ
A Bound Brook School District middle school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
120 East Second Street, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
- Math 37% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Community Middle School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Community Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,201
Median home value
$393,900
Median rent
$1,859/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
46.7%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 2–12 | 1.6 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Von E. Mauger Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Somerset Bible Baptist Christian AcPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 608 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bound Brook School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $26,910NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Community Middle School is listed in Bound Brook School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Community Middle School
Community Middle School is a public middle school in Bound Brook, NJ, part of Bound Brook School District, serving approximately 287 students in grades 7th-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #199 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community Middle School
What grades does Community Middle School serve?
Community Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Community Middle School?
Community Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Middle School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Community Middle School rank in NJ?
Community Middle School ranks #199 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Community Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Community Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Community Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Community Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Community Middle School a charter school?
No, Community Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Community Middle School a Title I school?
No, Community Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Community Middle School?
79.1% of students at Community 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (732) 852-1131
- Area population (ZIP 08805)
- 14,153
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
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 08805; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.