How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central Middle School | Columbia Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Stirling, NJ | Berkeley Hts, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 284 | 523 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 10.2% | 1.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Central Middle School | Columbia Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,290 | $27,143 |
| District | Long Hill Township School District | Berkeley Heights Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Central Middle School | Columbia Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.8% | 56.0% |
| African American | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% | 13.8% |
| Asian | 8.8% | 20.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 7.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central Middle School | Columbia Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 287:1 | 181:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.8% | 6.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.