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Branchburg Central Middle School

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Branchburg Central Middle School ranks 241 st of 752 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

241^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 752 New Jersey Middle Schools

Better than 68% of New Jersey middle schools

Summary

Branchburg Central Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Branchburg Township School District in New Jersey. With 435 students, the school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with strong academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas.

Branchburg Central Middle School's academic excellence is evident in its impressive NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessments) results, which significantly exceed the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 64% to 75.6% in ELA, compared to the state average of 56.1% to 57.1%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were even more impressive, ranging from 43.8% to 86.9%, compared to the state average of 20.7% to 39.8%. The school's performance on NJSLA-Algebra I and NJSLA-Geometry is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates significantly exceeding the state averages.

While the school's diverse student population, with a significant representation of Asian and Hispanic students, is a strength, the lower performance of White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds indicates a need for further efforts to ensure equity and support for all students. Nonetheless, Branchburg Central Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, with a strong focus on academic excellence and a commitment to providing a supportive learning environment for its students. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending suggest a significant investment in resources and staffing, which may contribute to its academic success. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School and Hillsborough Township Middle School, Branchburg Central Middle School generally outperforms in key academic metrics, making it a standout choice for families in the region.

458

Students ?

8.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,027

Per pupil spending ?

12.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

220 Baird Road
Branchburg, NJ 08876-3784

(908) 526-1415

District: Branchburg Township School District

Feeder schools for Branchburg Central Middle School:

Elementary:	Stony Brook School
	Whiton Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.4%

Hispanic:

14.0%

Asian:

11.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 76th percentile in 2015 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Jersey average (56% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Above the New Jersey median (68th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg56%

New Jersey avg44%

241^st of 752

New Jersey public middle schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From top 24% (2015) to top 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

187^th of 609Branchburg Township School District among New Jersey districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	64.2	241 of 752	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.1	152 of 743	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	81.8	105 of 748	86.0%	★★★★☆
2022	85.2	76 of 745	89.8%	★★★★☆
2021	83.6	89 of 652	86.3%	★★★★☆
2019	88.8	33 of 745	95.6%	★★★★★
2018	77.7	147 of 716	79.5%	★★★★☆
2017	73.2	180 of 712	74.7%	★★★★☆
2016	59.2	274 of 713	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	70.1	172 of 713	75.9%	★★★★☆
2014	86.2	50 of 717	93.0%	★★★★★
2013	82.5	97 of 704	86.2%	★★★★☆
2012	85.2	65 of 677	90.4%	★★★★★
2011	81.8	108 of 684	84.2%	★★★★☆
2010	80.9	108 of 677	84.0%	★★★★☆
2009	81.4	98 of 664	85.2%	★★★★☆
2008	83.8	65 of 640	89.8%	★★★★☆
2007	83.9	51 of 631	91.9%	★★★★★
2006	84.5	63 of 615	89.8%	★★★★☆
2005	87.4	29 of 599	95.2%	★★★★★
2004	83.2	78 of 588	86.7%	★★★★☆
2003	88.6	18 of 574	96.9%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	65.3	79 of 204	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	81.4	28 of 200	86.0%	★★★★☆
2023	73.4	49 of 201	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	72.5	47 of 200	76.5%	★★★★☆
2019	82.1	16 of 199	92.0%	★★★★★
2018	61.4	82 of 200	59.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	65.3	235 of 728	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.4	144 of 717	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	75.8	158 of 720	78.1%	★★★★☆
2022	85.6	77 of 726	89.4%	★★★★☆
2021	90.2	39 of 625	93.8%	★★★★★
2019	87.1	57 of 703	91.9%	★★★★★
2018	79.3	138 of 680	79.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	65.5	165 of 608	72.9%	★★★★☆
2024	75.8	96 of 589	83.7%	★★★★☆
2023	76.5	90 of 587	84.7%	★★★★☆
2022	86.0	49 of 591	91.7%	★★★★★
2021	73.1	73 of 480	84.8%	★★★★☆
2019	53.1	225 of 524	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.2	164 of 504	67.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	23.0	522 of 613	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	70.1	84 of 584	85.6%	★★★★☆
2023	77.4	53 of 568	90.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	65.3	225 of 726	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.1	207 of 719	71.2%	★★★★☆
2023	81.3	115 of 718	84.0%	★★★★☆
2022	86.2	76 of 730	89.6%	★★★★☆
2021	85.8	71 of 635	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	93.0	35 of 697	95.0%	★★★★★
2018	82.7	105 of 675	84.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	50.4	197 of 507	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.3	145 of 510	71.6%	★★★★☆
2023	59.5	145 of 505	71.3%	★★★★☆
2022	86.3	36 of 535	93.3%	★★★★★
2021	82.7	35 of 401	91.3%	★★★★★
2019	87.4	32 of 492	93.5%	★★★★★
2018	73.5	79 of 471	83.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	47.5	260 of 502	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.4	180 of 510	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.9	111 of 509	78.2%	★★★★☆
2022	80.2	73 of 512	85.7%	★★★★☆
2021	71.2	85 of 435	80.5%	★★★★☆
2019	88.5	28 of 504	94.4%	★★★★★
2018	76.4	95 of 497	80.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)73rd percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)69th percentile~ school

Female (2025)68th percentile~ school

Asian (2025)61st percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2025)61st percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)48th percentile-20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)15th percentile-53 vs school

By subject vs New Jersey (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I87%+40 vs state

Geometry73%+12 vs state

English Language Arts69%+12 vs state

Mathematics38%+4 vs state

Science23%+4 vs state

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Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 7th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 8th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Branchburg Central Middle School	Public	6-8	220 Baird Road	Branchburg	08876	Somerset County	Branchburg Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 526-1415	458	57	8.0	12.4%	295 (64.4%)	28 (6.1%)	64 (14.0%)	54 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	64.2	241^st of 752 public middle schools	68.0%		76.1	152^nd of 743 public middle schools	79.5%	89		23.0		67.3	64.0	75.6		43.8	47.4	12.8	100.0	80.9	86.9	72.7	72.7			$17,027	$91	$16,936
Readington Middle School	Public	6-8	48 Readington Rd	Whitehouse Station	08889	Hunterdon County	Readington Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 534-2113	466	61	7.6	13.1%	344 (73.8%)	7 (1.5%)	65 (13.9%)	30 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	18 (3.9%)	73.3	168^th of 752 public middle schools	77.7%		68.4	203^rd of 743 public middle schools	72.7%	35		32.3		63.1	72.6	65.4		50.7	51.1	37.5	100.0	87.5	91.6			100.0	100.0	$12,092	$09	$12,083
Eisenhower Intermediate School	Public	5-6	791 Eisenhower Avenue	Bridgewater	08807	Somerset County	Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 231-0230	625	62	10.1	20.2%	229 (36.6%)	34 (5.4%)	124 (19.8%)	193 (30.9%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.6%)								(n/a)	41.8		58.4	72.9			54.8	54.4										$10,163		$10,163
Auten Road Intermediate School	Public	5-6	281 Auten Road	Hillsborough	08844	Somerset County	Hillsborough Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 431-6600	1,112	112	9.9	14.9%	433 (38.9%)	57 (5.1%)	159 (14.3%)	433 (38.9%)	5 (0.4%)	5 (0.4%)	20 (1.8%)								(n/a)	50.3		67.3	67.8			65.7	66.9										$5,526		$5,526
Somerville Middle School	Public	6-8	51 West Cliff Street	Somerville	08876	Somerset County	Somerville Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 218-4107	339	39	8.6	42.2%	119 (35.1%)	29 (8.6%)	142 (41.9%)	24 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.1%)	47.1	374^th of 752 public middle schools	50.3%		34.7	467^th of 743 public middle schools	37.1%	93		22.1		51.4	53.4	50.0		29.9	40.1	18.6		78.9	78.9					$12,292	$261	$12,031
Hillsborough Township Middle School	Public	7-8	260 Triangle Road	Hillsborough	08844	Somerset County	Hillsborough Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 431-6600	1,246	111	11.2	16.5%	524 (42.1%)	84 (6.7%)	162 (13.0%)	444 (35.6%)	5 (0.4%)	6 (0.5%)	21 (1.7%)	82	109^th of 752 public middle schools	85.5%		82.2	104^th of 743 public middle schools	86.0%	5		36.2			74.3	75.3			58.8	37.0	100.0	96.0	97.3	100.0	100.0			$6,250		$6,250
Hillside Intermediate School	Public	5-6	844 Brown Road	Bridgewater	08807	Somerset County	Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 231-1905	568	54	10.4	15.0%	264 (46.5%)	9 (1.6%)	109 (19.2%)	147 (25.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.7%)								(n/a)	39.2		66.9	70.3			59.5	52.2										$10,758		$10,758
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School	Public	5-8	100 North 13th Avenue	Manville	08835	Somerset County	Manville School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 231-8521	510	48	10.6	66.5%	147 (28.8%)	44 (8.6%)	298 (58.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.1%)	20.8	597^th of 752 public middle schools	20.6%		12.4	682^nd of 743 public middle schools	8.2%	85	9.8	7.9	23.8	33.3	41.4	44.4	12.2	14.4	17.2	0.0	84.6	24.0	44.8					$6,739	$115	$6,624
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School	Public	7-8	128 Merriwood Road	Bridgewater	08807	Somerset County	Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 231-8661	1,220	106	11.5	15.6%	471 (38.6%)	44 (3.6%)	243 (19.9%)	404 (33.1%)	9 (0.7%)	4 (0.3%)	45 (3.7%)	75.4	156^th of 752 public middle schools	79.3%		74.5	163^rd of 743 public middle schools	78.1%	7		33.1			76.9	80.2			35.2	30.7	98.7	93.0	96.1	98.8	98.8			$11,299		$11,299
J.P. Case Middle School	Public	7-8	301 Case Boulevard	Flemington	08822	Hunterdon County	Flemington-Raritan Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 284-7501	730	66	11.0	20.3%	433 (59.3%)	37 (5.1%)	141 (19.3%)	96 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (2.9%)	58.2	289^th of 752 public middle schools	61.6%		65.4	229^th of 743 public middle schools	69.2%	60		26.3			58.6	50.7			50.7	16.9	100.0	90.9	93.9	97.3	97.3			$10,239	$52	$10,187

Frequently Asked Questions about Branchburg Central Middle School

How many students attend Branchburg Central Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 458 students attended Branchburg Central Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Branchburg Central Middle School?

Students at Branchburg Central Middle School are 64% White, 14% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Branchburg Central Middle School in?

Branchburg Township School District

Is Branchburg Central Middle School a good school?

Branchburg Central Middle School ranks 241^st of 752 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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