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#696 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 28% in state

Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School

Middle School · Northern Burlington County Regional School District · Columbus, NJ

A middle school in Columbus, NJ serving grades 7th – 8th.

180 MANSFIELD ROAD EAST, Columbus, NJ 08022

  • Math 62% vs NJ 35% (2025)
  • Reading 56% vs NJ 57% (2025)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+4.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.1Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+20.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.2 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment6.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$24,273
Chronic Absenteeism13.6%

Students at Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency62%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
35%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
57%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
62%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 38 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

13.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Northern Burlington County Regional 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 Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$118,558

Median home value

$394,900

Median rent

$1,971/mo

College educated

41.8%

Homeownership

96.8%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bordentown Regional Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.16–83.1 mi505Compare →
Meadow View Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–123.1 mi42Compare →

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.

Northern Burlington County Regional School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$24,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School is listed in Northern Burlington County Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School

Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School is a public middle school in Columbus, NJ, part of Northern Burlington County Regional School District, serving approximately 718 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #696 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School

What grades does Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School serve?

Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School?

Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School rank in NJ?

Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School ranks #696 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School a charter school?

No, Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School a Title I school?

No, Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School?

13.4% of students at Northern Burlington County Regional 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
718
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Burlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.6%
Area population (ZIP 08022)
9,349
Area average commute
39.3 min
Area median age
49.2
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 08022; 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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