Timberlane Middle School

Summary:

Timberlane Middle School is a public middle school located in Pennington, New Jersey, serving 780 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District, which is ranked 96 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Timberlane Middle School consistently performs well academically, ranking in the top 25% of New Jersey middle schools in recent years. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, outperforming the state averages by a significant margin. The school's subgroups, such as female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, and special education students, also perform exceptionally well compared to their peers statewide. Timberlane Middle School has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 71.15% White, 3.59% African American, 7.05% Hispanic, 12.69% Asian, and 5.13% two or more races. The school has also maintained a low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 4.1% to 6.0% in recent years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools in the Trenton Public School District and the Lawrence Township Public School District, Timberlane Middle School stands out. The nearby schools have significantly higher percentages of students from low-income families and struggle with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, often in the single digits. Additionally, the racial diversity of Timberlane Middle School is more balanced, while the nearby schools have a much higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students. These comparisons highlight the significant educational and socioeconomic disparities between Timberlane Middle School and the nearby schools, underscoring the importance of addressing these gaps to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 51 S Timberlane Drive
       Pennington, NJ  08534-1614


(609) 737-4004

District: Hopewell Valley Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
157th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,291 Help


Students who attend Timberlane Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hopewell Valley Central High School

Feeder schools for Timberlane Middle School:

Elementary:    Bear Tavern Elementary School
    Hopewell Elementary School
    Stony Brook Elementary School
    Toll Gate Grammar School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  780

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.2%
Asian:
12.7%
Hispanic:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.3% Help


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Compare Details Timberlane Middle School ranks better than 79% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.17. (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 (71.2%), Asian (12.7%), Hispanic (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 3.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Timberlane Middle School is 9.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Timberlane Middle School is $12,291.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Timberlane Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Timberlane Middle School 157th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Timberlane Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Hopewell Valley Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hopewell Valley Regional School District 96th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Timberlane Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Timberlane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.25 69th 574 88.0%
2004 82.20 92nd 588 84.4%
2005 81.32 98th 599 83.6%
2006 85.19 51st 615 91.7%
2007 80.34 99th 631 84.3%
2008 84.34 53rd 640 91.7%
2009 85.91 43rd 664 93.5%
2010 85.02 64th 677 90.5%
2011 84.40 72nd 684 89.5%
2012 82.34 106th 677 84.3%
2013 81.68 107th 704 84.8%
2014 81.64 113th 717 84.2%
2015 50.72 343rd 713 51.9%
2016 44.46 405th 713 43.2%
2017 65.49 239th 712 66.4%
2018 73.66 178th 716 75.1%
2019 74.85 174th 745 76.6%
2021 86.74 66th 652 89.9%
2022 80.12 124th 745 83.4%
2023 76.17 157th 748 79.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Timberlane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.85 179th 471 62.0%
2019 54.42 180th 492 63.4%
2021 94.55 8th 401 98.0%
2022 87.18 34th 535 93.6%
2023 67.52 87th 505 82.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Timberlane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.37 160th 522 69.3%
2023 74.84 66th 568 88.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Timberlane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.32 215th 680 68.4%
2019 76.73 153rd 703 78.2%
2021 82.11 85th 625 86.4%
2022 76.05 157th 726 78.4%
2023 79.20 132nd 720 81.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Timberlane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.92 113th 675 83.3%
2019 74.96 172nd 697 75.3%
2021 89.06 49th 635 92.3%
2022 82.44 111th 730 84.8%
2023 75.17 154th 718 78.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Timberlane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.77 87th 200 56.5%
2019 65.98 73rd 199 63.3%
2021 46.81 80th 147 45.6%
2022 59.35 90th 200 55.0%
2023 55.17 99th 201 50.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Timberlane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.98 161st 504 68.1%
2019 38.21 327th 524 37.6%
2021 71.54 82nd 480 82.9%
2022 73.79 96th 591 83.8%
2023 69.54 123rd 587 79.0%
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Rank History for White students at Timberlane Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.25 189th 497 62.0%
2019 60.88 182nd 504 63.9%
2021 76.80 67th 435 84.6%
2022 63.27 167th 512 67.4%
2023 62.64 175th 509 65.6%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Timberlane Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 328 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1989 309 11 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1990 352 11 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1991 353 10 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1992 332 6 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1993 329 7 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1994 334 11 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1995 460 6 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1996 460 6 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1998 735 13 34 14 0 n/a n/a 0 796
1999 720 15 43 15 0 n/a n/a 0 793
2000 761 12 31 8 1 n/a n/a 0 813
2001 781 17 47 12 0 n/a n/a 0 857
2002 847 16 42 16 0 n/a n/a 0 921
2003 847 16 42 16 0 n/a n/a 0 921
2004 871 13 45 15 1 n/a n/a 0 945
2005 888 9 49 13 1 n/a n/a 0 960
2006 858 15 63 14 2 n/a n/a 0 952
2007 828 15 65 20 1 n/a n/a 0 929
2008 844 14 78 21 3 n/a n/a 0 960
2009 855 19 76 22 1 0 0 0 973
2010 844 20 80 25 1 0 0 0 970
2011 822 26 86 28 1 0 7 0 970
2012 782 31 102 31 0 0 5 0 951
2013 772 25 97 25 0 1 10 0 930
2014 742 19 89 21 0 1 8 0 880
2015 714 19 80 19 0 2 18 0 852
2016 671 17 87 35 0 3 24 0 837
2017 655 19 98 36 0 3 42 0 853
2018 624 15 110 44 0 0 48 0 841
2019 591 19 115 39 0 0 45 0 809
2020 589 24 120 42 0 0 44 0 819
2021 591 22 120 40 0 0 47 0 820
2022 579 25 111 46 0 0 44 1 806
2023 555 28 99 55 0 1 40 2 780

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 Timberlane Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 28.0 11.9 n/a
1989 331 28.0 11.8 n/a
1990 373 26.0 14.3 0.3
1991 375 27.0 13.8 1.1
1992 352 27.0 13.0 0.9
1993 350 25.4 13.8 0.6
1994 361 27.0 13.4 0.6
1995 474 31.5 15.0 2.5
1996 474 31.5 15.0 2.5
1998 796 56.8 14.0 1.8
1999 793 65.1 12.2 1.5
2000 813 65.1 12.5 2.6
2001 857 66.5 12.9 1.5
2002 921 76.2 12.1 2.1
2003 921 76.2 12.1 2.1
2004 945 82.1 11.5 2.1
2005 960 84.9 11.3 n/a
2006 952 82.5 11.5 1.4
2007 929 82.2 11.3 1.2
2008 960 83.0 11.6 2.1
2009 973 82.1 9.7 2.6
2010 970 73.0 13.2 3
2011 970 72.4 13.3 3
2012 951 92.6 10.2 2.8
2013 930 89.5 10.3 3.7
2014 880 86.9 10.1 3.2
2015 852 83.0 10.2 2.7
2016 837 85.0 9.8 4.8
2017 853 89.6 9.5 4.7
2018 841 88.8 9.4 4.2
2019 809 89.9 8.9 3.8
2020 819 86.9 9.4 3.5
2021 820 88.4 9.2 3.5
2022 806 85.4 9.4 3.2
2023 780 85.5 9.1 3.3

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 Timberlane Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 28.0 11.9 n/a
1989 331 28.0 11.8 n/a
1990 373 26.0 14.3 0.3
1991 375 27.0 13.8 1.1
1992 352 27.0 13.0 0.9
1993 350 25.4 13.8 0.6
1994 361 27.0 13.4 0.6
1995 474 31.5 15.0 2.5
1996 474 31.5 15.0 2.5
1998 796 56.8 14.0 1.8
1999 793 65.1 12.2 1.5
2000 813 65.1 12.5 2.6
2001 857 66.5 12.9 1.5
2002 921 76.2 12.1 2.1
2003 921 76.2 12.1 2.1
2004 945 82.1 11.5 2.1
2005 960 84.9 11.3 n/a
2006 952 82.5 11.5 1.4
2007 929 82.2 11.3 1.2
2008 960 83.0 11.6 2.1
2009 973 82.1 9.7 2.6
2010 970 73.0 13.2 3
2011 970 72.4 13.3 3
2012 951 92.6 10.2 2.8
2013 930 89.5 10.3 3.7
2014 880 86.9 10.1 3.2
2015 852 83.0 10.2 2.7
2016 837 85.0 9.8 4.8
2017 853 89.6 9.5 4.7
2018 841 88.8 9.4 4.2
2019 809 89.9 8.9 3.8
2020 819 86.9 9.4 3.5
2021 820 88.4 9.2 3.5
2022 806 85.4 9.4 3.2
2023 780 85.5 9.1 3.3

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 Timberlane Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,291

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Timberlane Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 174th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 157th of 748 Middle schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Timberlane Middle School)71.563.7
 7.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hopewell Valley Regional School District)71.563.7
 7.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Timberlane Middle School)55.741.6
 14.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hopewell Valley Regional School District)55.741.6
 14.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Timberlane Middle School)85.376
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hopewell Valley Regional School District)85.376
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Timberlane Middle School)59.444.9
 14.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hopewell Valley Regional School District)59.444.9
 14.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (Timberlane Middle School)10096.4
 3.6%
   7th Grade Algebra I (Hopewell Valley Regional School District)10096.4
 3.6%
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9589.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Timberlane Middle School)72.766.2
 6.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hopewell Valley Regional School District)72.766.2
 6.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Timberlane Middle School)23.631
 7.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hopewell Valley Regional School District)23.631
 7.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Timberlane Middle School)86.279.8
 6.4%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Hopewell Valley Regional School District)86.279.8
 6.4%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
8th Grade Geometry (Timberlane Middle School)98.185.4
 12.7%
   8th Grade Geometry (Hopewell Valley Regional School District)98.185.4
 12.7%
   8th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)93.480.8
 12.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Timberlane Middle School)90.484
 6.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hopewell Valley Regional School District)65.256.5
 8.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Timberlane Middle School)98.185.7
 12.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Hopewell Valley Regional School District)55.780.7
 25%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students809780
 3.6%
African American1928
 47.4%
American Indian00
Asian11599
 13.9%
Hispanic3955
 41%
Pacific Islander01
White591555
 6.1%
Two or More Races4540
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.8%3.3%
 0.5%


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Timberlane Middle School ranks 157th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Timberlane Middle School are 71% White, 13% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 780 students attended Timberlane Middle School.

Students who attend Timberlane Middle School usually go on to attend Hopewell Valley Central High School


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