Lawrence Middle School vs. Timberlane Middle School
Should I attend Lawrence Middle School or Timberlane 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
Lawrence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Timberlane Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 558 students in grades 7-8, Lawrence Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 806 students in grades 6-8, Timberlane 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 40% (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 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
558 students
806 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#795 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#324 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
234
Grade 7 Students
257
269
Grade 8 Students
295
285
Ungraded Students
6
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
14%
% Hispanic
23%
6%
% Black
15%
3%
% White
38%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
