Central Regional Middle School
BAYVILLE, NJ · Central Regional School District
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · Suburb, large
312th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 29%▲ Improving
509 FOREST HILLS PARKWAY, BAYVILLE, NJ 08721
(732)269-1100NCES ID 340291005928Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Central Regional Middle School 312th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 29% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 29th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 622 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 707 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.8% | 63.2% | ▼ 17.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.8% | 24.9% | ▲ 13.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 5.7% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 2.6% | 5.0% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $535K in zip 08721 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Central Regional Middle School
- #348Toms River Intermediate School SouthToms River Regional School District · 1.8 mi away348th of 440
ELA 43% ▼1 · Math 24% ▼8Compare - #263Lacey Township Middle SchoolLacey Township School District · 2.2 mi away263rd of 440
ELA 55% ▲11 · Math 37% ▲5Compare - #287Berkeley Township Elementary SchoolBerkeley Township School District · 2.9 mi away287th of 440
ELA 50% ▲6 · Math 37% ▲5Compare - #320Toms River Intermediate School NorthToms River Regional School District · 7.1 mi away320th of 440
ELA 46% ▲2 · Math 27% ▼5Compare - #240Toms River Intermediate School EastToms River Regional School District · 7.8 mi away240th of 440
ELA 63% ▲19 · Math 34% ▲2Compare - #322Russell O. Brackman Middle SchoolBarnegat Township School District · 9.1 mi away322nd of 440
ELA 39% ▼5 · Math 33% ▲1Compare - #292Robert L. Horbelt Elementary SchoolBarnegat Township School District · 9.2 mi away292nd of 440
ELA 47% ▲3 · Math 38% ▲6Compare - #299Manchester Township Middle SchoolManchester Township School District · 9.4 mi away299th of 440
ELA 45% ▲1 · Math 38% ▲6Compare
What school district is Central Regional Middle School in?
Central Regional Middle School is part of the Central Regional School District district in BAYVILLE, New Jersey.
Is Central Regional Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Regional Middle School 312th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Regional Middle School?
White 63%, Hispanic 25%, Two or more races 6%, Black 5% (707 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Regional Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08721 is $535K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.