Central Middle School

1620 Route 46
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 807 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 807 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Central Middle School's student population of 807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
807 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#309 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
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44%
26%
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66%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
46%
10%
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Hispanic
17%
32%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
30%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Middle School's ranking?
Central Middle School is ranked #309 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Central Middle School often compared to?
Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklawn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
807 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Central Middle School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 807 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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