Serving 1,142 students in grades 6-8, Long Branch Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Long Branch Middle School's student population of 1,142 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,142 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Long Branch Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Branch Middle School is 0.53, 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
#1985 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
65%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
20%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Branch Middle School's ranking?
Long Branch Middle School is ranked #1985 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Long Branch Middle School?
1,142 students attend Long Branch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Long Branch Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Long Branch Middle School?
Long Branch Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Long Branch Middle School offer ?
Long Branch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Branch Middle School part of?
Long Branch Middle School is part of Long Branch Public School District.
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