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Central Middle School vs. Brooklawn Middle School

Should you attend Central Middle School or Brooklawn Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central Middle School
90 Central Avenue
Stirling, NJ 07980
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Brooklawn Middle School
250 Beachwood Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 281 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 942 students in grades 6-8, Brooklawn Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher 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 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
281 students
942 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brooklawn Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brooklawn Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
83 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brooklawn Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Long Hill Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brooklawn Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#521 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
#650 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brooklawn Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in NJ)
54%
(Top 30% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Long Hill Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brooklawn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 30% in NJ)
60%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Long Hill Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brooklawn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)
31%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Long Hill Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brooklawn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brooklawn Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
95
314
Grade 7 Students
100
308
Grade 8 Students
86
320

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Long Hill Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brooklawn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Long Hill Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brooklawn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Long Hill Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brooklawn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Long Hill Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brooklawn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Long Hill Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brooklawn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Long Hill Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brooklawn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Long Hill Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brooklawn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brooklawn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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