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Branchburg Central Middle School vs. Old Turnpike School

Should you attend Branchburg Central Middle School or Old Turnpike School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Branchburg Central Middle School
220 Baird Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Old Turnpike School
171 Old Turnpike Road
Califon, NJ 07830
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Branchburg Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Old Turnpike School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 435 students in grades 6-8, Branchburg Central Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 223 students in grades 5-8, Old Turnpike School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
435 students
223 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Branchburg Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Old Turnpike School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Branchburg Central Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Old Turnpike School.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Branchburg Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Old Turnpike School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Branchburg Central Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Branchburg Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Old Turnpike School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tewksbury Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#389 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
#233 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Branchburg Central Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Old Turnpike School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in NJ)
60%
(Top 30% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Branchburg Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Branchburg Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Old Turnpike School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tewksbury Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 10% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Branchburg Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Branchburg Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Old Turnpike School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tewksbury Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Branchburg Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Branchburg Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Old Turnpike School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tewksbury Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Branchburg Central Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Old Turnpike School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
57
Grade 6 Students
138
58
Grade 7 Students
164
52
Grade 8 Students
133
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Branchburg Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Branchburg Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Old Turnpike School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tewksbury Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Branchburg Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Branchburg Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Old Turnpike School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tewksbury Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Branchburg Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Branchburg Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Old Turnpike School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tewksbury Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
65%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Branchburg Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Branchburg Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Old Turnpike School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tewksbury Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Branchburg Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Branchburg Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Old Turnpike School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tewksbury Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Branchburg Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Branchburg Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Old Turnpike School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tewksbury Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Branchburg Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Branchburg Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Old Turnpike School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tewksbury Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Branchburg Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Branchburg Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Old Turnpike School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tewksbury Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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