North Brunswick Township Middle School is a public middle school serving 858 students in grades 7-8 in the North Brunswick Township School District, which is ranked 469 out of 613 in New Jersey and rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of New Jersey middle schools, with below-average performance on NJSLA assessments across most grade levels and subjects, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, only 28.3% of 7th graders and 4.7% of 8th graders scored proficient or better in math, compared to state averages of 37.5% and 19.4%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and African American students generally performing better than Hispanic and White students, as well as English Language Learners and Special Education students.
North Brunswick Township Middle School also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 24.8% over the past 3 years, which is above the state average. Additionally, the school serves a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 37.88% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Spotswood Memorial Middle School and Linwood School, North Brunswick Township Middle School generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism.
In the 2022-23 school year, 858 students attended North Brunswick Township Middle School.
North Brunswick Township Middle School ranks 435th of 743 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
North Brunswick Township School District
Students at North Brunswick Township Middle School are 46% Hispanic, 21% African American, 16% Asian, 13% White, 3% Two or more races.