Community Middle School

95 Grovers Mill Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536

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Top 5%

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Community Middle School serves 1,131 students in grades 6-8.

Community Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,131 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 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:

School Overview

Community Middle School's student population of 1,131 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

1,131 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

102 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Community Middle School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Community Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

Community Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Community Middle School is 0.43, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#100 out of 2183 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Community Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

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

American Indian

n/a

Asian

74%

10%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Community Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

31%

Black

15%

White

16%

41%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Community Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.43

0.71

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 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

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?

1,131 students attend Community Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

74% of Community Middle School students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,131 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education