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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Branchburg Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Old Turnpike School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 458 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 217 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
458 students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#389 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#233 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
85-89%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
56
Grade 6 Students
160
55
Grade 7 Students
139
55
Grade 8 Students
159
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
5%
% Hispanic
14%
11%
% Black
6%
n/a
% White
64%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%