Timberlane Middle School vs. Lawrence Middle School
Should you attend Timberlane Middle School or Lawrence 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
Timberlane Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Lawrence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 773 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 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 580 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 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
773 students
580 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#579 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#991 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
259
-
Grade 7 Students
264
285
Grade 8 Students
250
295
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
19%
% Hispanic
7%
18%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
72%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
