Lawrence Middle School vs. Timberlane Middle School
Should you attend Lawrence Middle School or Timberlane 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
Top Rankings
Lawrence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Timberlane Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 549 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 780 students in grades 6-8, Timberlane 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 64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
549 students
780 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
86 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#991 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#579 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
250
Grade 7 Students
277
239
Grade 8 Students
265
272
Ungraded Students
7
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
13%
% Hispanic
20%
7%
% Black
16%
4%
% White
38%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
