Branchburg Central Middle School
Branchburg, NJ · Branchburg Township School District · Grades 6-8
176th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 60%▼ Declining
Branchburg Central Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Branchburg Central Middle School 176th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 60% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2019 to 60th in 2025 — declining.
Branchburg Central Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 448 students tested
Branchburg Central Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 435 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.6% | 65.1% | ▼ 17.5 pts | |
| Asian | 6.5% | 13.3% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.2% | 12.0% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Black | 3.3% | 6.7% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 2.5% | ▲ 2.1 pts |
Homes near Branchburg Central Middle School
Typical home value $608K in zip 08876 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Branchburg Central Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Readington Middle SchoolReadington Township School District · 2.6 mi away149th of 440
ELA 68% · Math 56% - 7Eisenhower Intermediate SchoolBridgewater-Raritan Regional School District · 4.4 mi away161st of 440
ELA 66% · Math 54% - 8Auten Road Intermediate SchoolHillsborough Township Public School District · 4.6 mi away112th of 440
ELA 67% · Math 65% - 4Somerville Middle SchoolSomerville Public School District · 5.2 mi away291st of 440
ELA 52% · Math 34% - 8Hillsborough Township Middle SchoolHillsborough Township Public School District · 5.3 mi away90th of 440
ELA 75% · Math 64% - 7Hillside Intermediate SchoolBridgewater-Raritan Regional School District · 5.8 mi away148th of 440
ELA 69% · Math 55% - 2Alexander Batcho Intermediate SchoolManville School District · 6.4 mi away387th of 440
ELA 36% · Math 14% - 8Bridgewater-Raritan Middle SchoolBridgewater-Raritan Regional School District · 6.7 mi away103rd of 440
ELA 78% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Branchburg Central Middle School in?
Branchburg Central Middle School is part of the Branchburg Township School District district in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Is Branchburg Central Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Branchburg Central Middle School 176th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Branchburg Central Middle School?
White 65%, Asian 13%, Hispanic 12%, Black 7% (435 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Branchburg Central Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08876 is $608K 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.