For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 356 students in 08048, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in 08048, NJ is Lumberton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 08048 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08048, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08048, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lumberton Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Dimsdale Drive
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 265-0123
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 265-0123
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
08048, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
56 Chestnut Street
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 267-1404
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 267-1404
Gr: PK-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 08048, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08048, NJ include Lumberton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08048?
1 public middle schools are located in 08048.
What is the racial composition of students in 08048?
08048 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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