Timberlane Middle School vs. Lawrence Middle School
Should I attend Timberlane Middle School or Lawrence 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
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
Lawrence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
806 students
558 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#324 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#795 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
234
-
Grade 7 Students
269
257
Grade 8 Students
285
295
Ungraded Students
18
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
17%
% Hispanic
6%
23%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
72%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
