Serving 1,029 students in grades 6-8, Community Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 73% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,029 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Community Middle School serves the northeast part of Plainsboro, NJ, covering an area of approximately 13 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.5 miles at its furthest point.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Community Middle School's student population of 1,029 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,029 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Community Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#141 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
77%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #141 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Community Middle School?
1,029 students attend Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Community Middle School students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% 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 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community Middle School offer ?
Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Middle School part of?
Community Middle School is part of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
CMS offers good academic programs. There are some bullies in the school.
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