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Great Meadows Regional Middle School vs. Central Elementary School

Should you attend Great Meadows Regional Middle School or Central Elementary 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
Great Meadows Regional Middle School
273 Route 46
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Central Elementary School
281 Route 46
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 349 students in grades 4-8, Great Meadows Regional Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 40% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
4-8
PK-3
Total Students
349 students
301 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Great Meadows Regional 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 Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Great Meadows Regional Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Great Meadows Regional 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 Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Great Meadows Regional Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Great Meadows Regional 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 Central Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Great Meadows Regional 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

#996 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
#837 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Great Meadows Regional Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in NJ)
55-59%
(Top 30% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Meadows Regional Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Great Meadows Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Great Meadows Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Meadows Regional Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Great Meadows Regional 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 Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Great Meadows Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Meadows Regional Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Great Meadows Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Great Meadows Regional Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
27
Kindergarten Students
-
72
Grade 1 Students
-
64
Grade 2 Students
-
77
Grade 3 Students
-
61
Grade 4 Students
73
-
Grade 5 Students
72
-
Grade 6 Students
73
-
Grade 7 Students
71
-
Grade 8 Students
60
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Great Meadows Regional Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Great Meadows Regional 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 Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Great Meadows Regional 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
16%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Great Meadows Regional Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Great Meadows Regional 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 Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Great Meadows Regional 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
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Great Meadows Regional Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Great Meadows Regional 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 Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Great Meadows Regional 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
75%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Great Meadows Regional Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Great Meadows Regional 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 Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Great Meadows Regional 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
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Great Meadows Regional Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Great Meadows Regional 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 Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Great Meadows Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Great Meadows Regional Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Great Meadows Regional 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 Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Great Meadows Regional 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
13%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Great Meadows Regional Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Great Meadows Regional 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 Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Great Meadows Regional 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
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Great Meadows Regional Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Great Meadows Regional 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 reduced-price lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Great Meadows Regional 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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