Very Good
#756 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 31% in state
Community Middle School
Middle School · West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District · Plainsboro, NJ
A West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
95 GROVERS MILL ROAD, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
- Math 63% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Community Middle School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 73% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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 43 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,426
Median home value
$655,100
Median rent
$1,908/mo
College educated
79.2%
Homeownership
44.1%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas R Grover Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 1,211 | Compare → |
| Princeton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 780 | Compare → |
| Melvin H. Kreps Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 1,174 | Compare → |
| Noor-ul-iman SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 484 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $24,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Community Middle School is listed in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional 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 Plainsboro, NJ, part of West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District, serving approximately 1,038 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #756 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community Middle School
What grades does Community Middle School serve?
Community Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Community Middle School?
Community Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,038 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Middle School is 9.9:1. 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 #756 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Community Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Community Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
5.1% 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (609) 716-5300
- Area population (ZIP 08536)
- 20,558
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 08536; 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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