Central Regional Middle School

Summary:

Central Regional Middle School is a public middle school located in Bayville, New Jersey, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 716 students. The school is part of the Toms River Regional School District, which is ranked 447 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Central Regional Middle School faces some challenges. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are generally below the state averages for both 7th and 8th grades. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.2% in 2017-2018 to 32.9% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the state average. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 338 out of 745 New Jersey middle schools in 2021-2022 to 530 out of 745 in 2018-2019. The school's current ranking for the 2022-2023 school year is 419 out of 748 middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

However, the school does have some bright spots. Central Regional Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra I, with 100% of students proficient or better in the subject for both 8th grade and the end-of-course exam, significantly higher than the district and state averages. When comparing the school to nearby middle schools, such as Lake Riviera Middle School, Russell O. Brackman Middle School, and Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School, Central Regional Middle School generally performs below the average in terms of academic achievement and school rankings. However, the nearby schools also have varying levels of performance, with some outperforming the state averages while others struggle.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 509 Forest Hills Parkway
       Bayville, NJ  08721


(732) 269-1100

District: Central Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
419th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,102 Help


Students who attend Central Regional Middle School usually attend:

High:    Central Regional High School

Feeder schools for Central Regional Middle School:

Elementary:    Bayville Elementary School
    Clara B. Worth Elementary School
    H & M Potter School
    Hugh J. Boyd Junior Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  716

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.8%
Hispanic:
22.1%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.7% Help


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Compare Details Central Regional Middle School ranks worse than 56% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.76. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.8%), Hispanic (22.1%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Regional Middle School is 10.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Regional Middle School is $10,102.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Regional Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Regional Middle School 419th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Central Regional Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Central Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Regional School District 447th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Regional Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Central Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.61 397th 574 30.8%
2004 38.56 420th 588 28.6%
2005 42.45 416th 599 30.6%
2006 59.05 337th 615 45.2%
2007 54.60 380th 631 39.8%
2008 63.49 289th 640 54.8%
2009 63.72 307th 664 53.8%
2010 60.78 335th 677 50.5%
2011 53.79 393rd 684 42.5%
2012 58.99 348th 677 48.6%
2013 58.24 358th 704 49.1%
2014 56.31 373rd 717 48.0%
2015 46.51 383rd 713 46.3%
2016 50.26 350th 713 50.9%
2017 43.63 410th 712 42.4%
2018 33.51 496th 716 30.7%
2019 29.66 530th 745 28.9%
2022 50.14 338th 745 54.6%
2023 40.76 419th 748 44.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.35 352nd 471 25.3%
2019 29.41 348th 492 29.3%
2022 39.11 279th 535 47.9%
2023 41.64 259th 505 48.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.07 395th 522 24.3%
2019 24.04 416th 541 23.1%
2022 46.89 246th 549 55.2%
2023 40.11 320th 568 43.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.32 490th 680 27.9%
2019 30.76 505th 703 28.2%
2022 47.28 364th 726 49.9%
2023 44.10 374th 720 48.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.40 478th 675 29.2%
2019 25.93 532nd 697 23.7%
2022 51.59 305th 730 58.2%
2023 36.19 437th 718 39.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.15 226th 326 30.7%
2019 45.48 168th 326 48.5%
2022 34.44 242nd 356 32.0%
2023 52.14 145th 361 59.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.03 438th 504 13.1%
2019 19.59 442nd 524 15.6%
2022 39.42 345th 591 41.6%
2023 36.80 360th 587 38.7%
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Rank History for White students at Central Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.35 445th 497 10.5%
2019 15.58 451st 504 10.5%
2022 42.38 286th 512 44.1%
2023 28.72 377th 509 25.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Central Regional Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 540 27 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 578
1989 522 22 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1990 484 24 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1991 544 25 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1992 607 31 4 19 0 n/a n/a 0 661
1993 643 25 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1994 610 18 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1995 604 22 8 25 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1996 604 22 8 25 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1998 669 25 2 19 3 n/a n/a 0 718
1999 670 28 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 716
2000 664 14 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2001 700 15 3 28 0 n/a n/a 0 746
2002 735 20 3 33 0 n/a n/a 0 791
2003 735 20 3 33 0 n/a n/a 0 791
2004 750 25 7 51 0 n/a n/a 0 833
2005 736 38 7 53 0 n/a n/a 0 834
2006 638 44 9 40 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2007 604 47 7 45 3 n/a n/a 0 706
2008 587 37 9 45 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2009 593 28 12 38 0 2 0 0 673
2010 582 20 6 40 0 2 1 0 651
2011 533 17 3 78 0 2 27 0 660
2012 556 41 7 76 0 1 24 0 705
2013 519 57 7 74 0 2 19 0 678
2014 484 28 11 90 0 0 19 0 632
2015 491 31 15 104 0 0 28 0 669
2016 506 42 9 111 1 1 44 0 714
2017 569 35 7 115 0 1 30 0 757
2018 557 31 13 130 1 0 29 0 761
2019 537 34 15 144 3 0 36 0 769
2020 572 46 17 150 3 0 32 0 820
2021 576 55 14 151 0 0 46 0 842
2022 500 46 15 161 0 0 50 0 772
2023 464 36 13 158 0 0 45 0 716

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Regional Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 578 44.0 13.1 n/a
1989 553 44.0 12.5 n/a
1990 526 41.0 12.8 7.6
1991 593 45.0 13.1 10.3
1992 661 46.0 14.3 13.9
1993 687 45.0 15.3 15
1994 645 46.0 14.0 13.6
1995 659 46.6 14.1 15.9
1996 659 46.6 14.1 15.9
1998 718 47.6 15.1 20.5
1999 716 44.4 16.1 17.3
2000 697 45.0 15.5 24.4
2001 746 45.3 16.5 21
2002 791 45.0 17.6 20
2003 791 45.0 17.6 20
2004 833 48.0 17.4 21
2005 834 51.0 16.4 n/a
2006 731 51.0 14.3 13.7
2007 706 51.0 13.8 24.4
2008 678 40.0 17.0 25.2
2009 673 54.4 10.9 27.3
2010 651 48.0 13.5 33.6
2011 660 47.4 13.9 33.9
2012 705 45.3 15.5 36.7
2013 678 48.1 14.0 38.3
2014 632 46.1 13.6 36.7
2015 669 47.0 14.2 37.5
2016 714 52.0 13.7 36.3
2017 757 50.9 14.8 33.7
2018 761 53.7 14.1 33.9
2019 769 57.1 13.4 28.9
2020 820 62.6 13.0 35
2021 842 63.8 13.1 36
2022 772 68.8 11.2 36.5
2023 716 68.8 10.4 36.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Regional Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 578 44.0 13.1 n/a
1989 553 44.0 12.5 n/a
1990 526 41.0 12.8 7.6
1991 593 45.0 13.1 10.3
1992 661 46.0 14.3 13.9
1993 687 45.0 15.3 15
1994 645 46.0 14.0 13.6
1995 659 46.6 14.1 15.9
1996 659 46.6 14.1 15.9
1998 718 47.6 15.1 20.5
1999 716 44.4 16.1 17.3
2000 697 45.0 15.5 24.4
2001 746 45.3 16.5 21
2002 791 45.0 17.6 20
2003 791 45.0 17.6 20
2004 833 48.0 17.4 21
2005 834 51.0 16.4 n/a
2006 731 51.0 14.3 13.7
2007 706 51.0 13.8 24.4
2008 678 40.0 17.0 25.2
2009 673 54.4 10.9 27.3
2010 651 48.0 13.5 33.6
2011 660 47.4 13.9 33.9
2012 705 45.3 15.5 36.7
2013 678 48.1 14.0 38.3
2014 632 46.1 13.6 36.7
2015 669 47.0 14.2 37.5
2016 714 52.0 13.7 36.3
2017 757 50.9 14.8 33.7
2018 761 53.7 14.1 33.9
2019 769 57.1 13.4 28.9
2020 820 62.6 13.0 35
2021 842 63.8 13.1 36
2022 772 68.8 11.2 36.5
2023 716 68.8 10.4 36.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Regional Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $281 (2.8%) $9,821 (97.2%) $10,102

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Regional Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 530th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 419th of 748 Middle schools
 15.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Regional Middle School)39.547.8
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Regional School District)39.547.8
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central Regional Middle School)36.630.2
 6.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Central Regional School District)36.630.2
 6.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Regional Middle School)41.246.8
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Regional School District)41.246.8
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Regional Middle School)2216.4
 5.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Central Regional School District)2216.4
 5.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Central Regional Middle School)100100
   8th Grade Algebra I (Central Regional School District)100100
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Central Regional Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Central Regional School District)32.930.5
 2.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students769716
 6.9%
African American3436
 5.9%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1513
 13.3%
Hispanic144158
 9.7%
Pacific Islander00
White537464
 13.6%
Two or More Races3645
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.9%36.7%
 7.9%


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Students who attend Central Regional Middle School usually go on to attend Central Regional High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 716 students attended Central Regional Middle School.

Central Regional Middle School ranks 419th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Regional Middle School are 65% White, 22% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.


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