Brooklawn Middle School vs. Central Middle School
Should I attend Brooklawn Middle School or Central Middle 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
Brooklawn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 898 students in grades 6-8, Brooklawn Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 807 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
898 students
807 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#260 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#309 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
66%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
303
248
Grade 7 Students
287
286
Grade 8 Students
290
266
Ungraded Students
18
7
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
44%
46%
% Hispanic
13%
17%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
36%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%