- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Branchburg, NJ
Branchburg Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Branchburg Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340216005154
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Branchburg Central Middle School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools.
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 2.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 458
- students enrolled
Branchburg Central Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Branchburg Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340216005154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Branchburg Central Middle School grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 340216005154 · Branchburg, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 8.8:1 · 2.2% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiton Elementary School (617 students)
Branchburg Central Middle School grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Branchburg Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whiton Element
Whiton Elementary School
617 students
- This school
Branchburg Central Middle School
458 students
- Stony Brook Sc
Stony Brook School
310 students
What this shows Branchburg Central Middle School reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Branchburg Central Middle School compares
Branchburg Central Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.2% | ▼ 93% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,748
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Asian 11.8%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Branchburg Central Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Branchburg Township School District reports $30,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Branchburg Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stony Brook School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Branchburg Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Branchburg Central Middle School
How many students attend Branchburg Central Middle School?
Branchburg Central Middle School has 458 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Branchburg, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branchburg Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Branchburg Central Middle School is 8.8:1, which is 25% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Branchburg Central Middle School?
2.2% of students at Branchburg Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Branchburg Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Branchburg Central Middle School is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Branchburg, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Branchburg Central Middle School?
Branchburg Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Branchburg Township School District?
Besides Branchburg Central Middle School, Branchburg Township School District also operates Whiton Elementary School (617 students) and Stony Brook School (310 students). See the Branchburg Township School District district page for the complete list.