Community Middle School

95 Grovers Mill Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 1,126 students in grades 6-8, Community Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 1,126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 5% in NJ
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Community Middle School's student population of 1,126 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,126 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
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School Rankings

Community Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Middle School is 0.39, 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)
#100 out of 2183 schools
(Top 5%)
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56%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Community Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
76%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Community Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
77%
10%
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Hispanic
5%
32%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
13%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
0.39
This chart display the diversity score of Community Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Community Middle School's ranking?
Community Middle School is ranked #100 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Community Middle School often compared to?
Community Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas R Grover Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Community Middle School?
1,126 students attend Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Community Middle School students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Middle School?
Community Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community Middle School offer ?
Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Community Middle School part of?
Community Middle School is part of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District.

School Reviews

5   2/28/2012
CMS offers good academic programs. There are some bullies in the school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cms

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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