Branchburg Central Middle School vs. Old Turnpike School
Should I attend Branchburg Central Middle School or Old Turnpike School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Branchburg Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Old Turnpike School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 431 students in grades 6-8, Branchburg Central Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 186 students in grades 6-8, Old Turnpike School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
431 students
186 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#332 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#522 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
128
53
Grade 7 Students
132
67
Grade 8 Students
170
66
Ungraded Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
71%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
