Branchburg Central Middle School

220 Baird Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 435 students in grades 6-8, Branchburg Central 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 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Branchburg Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Branchburg Central Middle School's student population of 435 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
435 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Branchburg Central Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Branchburg Central Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#352 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Branchburg Central Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Branchburg Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Branchburg Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Branchburg Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
13%
10%
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Hispanic
12%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Branchburg Central Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Branchburg Central Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Branchburg Central Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Branchburg Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Branchburg Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Branchburg Central Middle School's ranking?
Branchburg Central Middle School is ranked #352 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Branchburg Central Middle School often compared to?
Branchburg Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stony Brook School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Branchburg Central Middle School?
435 students attend Branchburg Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Branchburg Central Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Branchburg Central Middle School?
Branchburg Central Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Branchburg Central Middle School offer ?
Branchburg Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Branchburg Central Middle School part of?
Branchburg Central Middle School is part of Branchburg Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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