Central Middle School

Summary:

Central Middle School is a public middle school located in Parsippany, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 781 students. The school is part of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District, which is ranked 109 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Middle School is a high-performing school that excels in academic achievement, particularly in Algebra I and for certain student subgroups. The school has a unique racial makeup, with a high percentage of Asian students (46.73%) compared to the state average and nearby schools. Academically, Central Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey, with proficiency rates exceeding the state and district averages in most subject areas and grade levels. The school's performance for English Language Learners and African American students is especially noteworthy, ranking among the top schools in the state for these subgroups.

While Central Middle School's overall performance is impressive, there are areas for improvement. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased in recent years, which is a concern. Additionally, the school's performance for Hispanic and White student subgroups is relatively lower compared to the state and district averages. Interestingly, the school's success does not appear to be solely driven by higher spending, as its spending per student is in line with nearby schools like Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Frelinghuysen Middle School, which have lower overall rankings and performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1620 Route 46
       Parsippany, NJ  07054


(973) 263-7125

District: Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,269 Help


Students who attend Central Middle School usually attend:

High:    Parsippany High School

Feeder schools for Central Middle School:

Elementary:    Knollwood Elementary School
    Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
    Northvail Elementary School
    Rockaway Meadow Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  781

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
46.7%
White:
29.1%
Hispanic:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.2% Help


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Compare Details Central Middle School ranks better than 75.8% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.73. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Student population at Central Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (46.7%), White (29.1%), Hispanic (18.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Middle School is $11,269.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Middle School 181st of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Central Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District 109th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.54 196th 574 65.9%
2004 69.08 234th 588 60.2%
2005 69.25 236th 599 60.6%
2006 76.03 168th 615 72.7%
2007 63.41 296th 631 53.1%
2008 67.82 245th 640 61.7%
2009 74.71 178th 664 73.2%
2010 80.42 113th 677 83.3%
2011 74.43 191st 684 72.1%
2012 79.14 145th 677 78.6%
2013 74.08 200th 704 71.6%
2014 75.26 192nd 717 73.2%
2015 83.77 68th 713 90.5%
2016 83.29 73rd 713 89.8%
2017 83.52 87th 712 87.8%
2018 80.66 113th 716 84.2%
2019 74.83 176th 745 76.4%
2021 84.03 86th 652 86.8%
2022 75.71 155th 745 79.2%
2023 71.73 181st 748 75.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.59 22nd 202 89.1%
2019 74.02 33rd 227 85.5%
2021 82.73 13th 197 93.4%
2022 87.13 12th 270 95.6%
2023 79.95 30th 288 89.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.79 183rd 471 61.1%
2019 37.59 285th 492 42.1%
2021 47.68 179th 401 55.4%
2022 38.25 289th 535 46.0%
2023 30.25 358th 505 29.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.42 54th 522 89.7%
2019 72.93 88th 541 83.7%
2021 42.01 249th 467 46.7%
2022 41.28 297th 549 45.9%
2023 38.50 331st 568 41.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.32 106th 680 84.4%
2019 78.31 141st 703 79.9%
2021 85.41 62nd 625 90.1%
2022 78.06 137th 726 81.1%
2023 71.33 192nd 720 73.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.14 135th 675 80.0%
2019 69.32 207th 697 70.3%
2021 81.55 94th 635 85.2%
2022 71.68 171st 730 76.6%
2023 70.06 185th 718 74.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.45 96th 200 52.0%
2019 51.10 110th 199 44.7%
2021 64.78 49th 147 66.7%
2022 57.93 94th 200 53.0%
2023 54.88 102nd 201 49.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.90 86th 356 75.8%
2023 90.04 15th 361 95.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.16 73rd 504 85.5%
2019 65.82 140th 524 73.3%
2021 64.51 113th 480 76.5%
2022 46.44 274th 591 53.6%
2023 30.89 416th 587 29.1%
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Rank History for White students at Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.03 213th 497 57.1%
2019 45.54 286th 504 43.3%
2021 48.52 201st 435 53.8%
2022 30.41 366th 512 28.5%
2023 32.51 351st 509 31.0%
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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 Central Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 558 26 61 2 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1989 473 15 83 13 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1990 526 20 38 0 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1991 440 37 99 25 1 n/a n/a 0 602
1992 421 23 101 30 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1993 421 37 102 32 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1994 441 35 121 27 1 n/a n/a 0 625
1995 481 24 129 26 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1996 481 24 129 26 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1998 446 21 109 39 1 n/a n/a 0 616
1999 432 23 134 46 2 n/a n/a 0 637
2000 470 20 131 52 1 n/a n/a 0 674
2001 451 16 148 52 3 n/a n/a 0 670
2002 428 30 154 69 1 n/a n/a 0 682
2003 428 30 154 69 1 n/a n/a 0 682
2004 427 37 193 71 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2005 432 32 222 69 0 n/a n/a 0 755
2006 431 33 232 65 0 n/a n/a 0 761
2007 452 29 243 67 0 n/a n/a 0 791
2008 441 35 253 66 0 n/a n/a 0 795
2009 397 36 262 59 1 1 11 0 767
2010 384 37 269 56 1 1 14 0 762
2011 382 37 269 86 1 1 17 0 793
2012 400 39 276 87 0 1 14 0 817
2013 374 39 280 87 0 0 17 0 797
2014 361 34 270 69 0 0 19 0 753
2015 345 23 279 88 0 1 22 0 758
2016 331 25 307 104 0 2 21 0 790
2017 313 23 313 106 0 2 16 0 773
2018 305 29 313 124 0 1 21 0 793
2019 295 27 315 128 0 1 23 0 789
2020 262 36 353 142 0 1 23 0 817
2021 260 25 398 126 0 1 23 0 833
2022 243 24 374 138 3 0 25 0 807
2023 227 21 365 144 3 0 21 0 781

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 647 50.0 12.9 n/a
1989 584 57.0 10.2 n/a
1990 584 58.0 10.0 1.5
1991 602 56.0 10.7 0.8
1992 575 55.0 10.4 1.9
1993 592 54.4 10.9 3.5
1994 625 54.6 11.4 5.1
1995 660 57.0 11.6 6.1
1996 660 57.0 11.6 6.1
1998 616 54.6 11.3 6.2
1999 637 56.6 11.3 3.6
2000 674 57.6 11.7 8.2
2001 670 58.3 11.5 9.3
2002 682 62.1 11.0 7.8
2003 682 62.1 11.0 7.8
2004 728 62.9 11.6 9.3
2005 755 65.0 11.6 n/a
2006 761 62.0 12.3 11.6
2007 791 65.0 12.2 9.6
2008 795 57.0 13.9 12.2
2009 767 78.8 8.3 11.1
2010 762 69.0 11.0 11.5
2011 793 68.0 11.6 12.6
2012 817 93.5 8.7 17.3
2013 797 83.6 9.5 18.7
2014 753 84.6 8.9 20.2
2015 758 78.0 9.7 18.6
2016 790 78.0 10.1 17.5
2017 773 85.1 9.0 18.8
2018 793 80.0 9.9 19.5
2019 789 84.6 9.3 21
2020 817 79.1 10.3 18
2021 833 78.8 10.5 16.6
2022 807 76.7 10.5 14.5
2023 781 80.1 9.7 18.2

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 647 50.0 12.9 n/a
1989 584 57.0 10.2 n/a
1990 584 58.0 10.0 1.5
1991 602 56.0 10.7 0.8
1992 575 55.0 10.4 1.9
1993 592 54.4 10.9 3.5
1994 625 54.6 11.4 5.1
1995 660 57.0 11.6 6.1
1996 660 57.0 11.6 6.1
1998 616 54.6 11.3 6.2
1999 637 56.6 11.3 3.6
2000 674 57.6 11.7 8.2
2001 670 58.3 11.5 9.3
2002 682 62.1 11.0 7.8
2003 682 62.1 11.0 7.8
2004 728 62.9 11.6 9.3
2005 755 65.0 11.6 n/a
2006 761 62.0 12.3 11.6
2007 791 65.0 12.2 9.6
2008 795 57.0 13.9 12.2
2009 767 78.8 8.3 11.1
2010 762 69.0 11.0 11.5
2011 793 68.0 11.6 12.6
2012 817 93.5 8.7 17.3
2013 797 83.6 9.5 18.7
2014 753 84.6 8.9 20.2
2015 758 78.0 9.7 18.6
2016 790 78.0 10.1 17.5
2017 773 85.1 9.0 18.8
2018 793 80.0 9.9 19.5
2019 789 84.6 9.3 21
2020 817 79.1 10.3 18
2021 833 78.8 10.5 16.6
2022 807 76.7 10.5 14.5
2023 781 80.1 9.7 18.2

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 Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $430 (3.8%) $10,839 (96.2%) $11,269

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 176th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 181st of 748 Middle schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle School)71.157.9
 13.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District)7360.2
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle School)60.949.8
 11.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District)67.853.9
 13.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle School)68.163
 5.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District)6963
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle School)54.844.5
 10.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District)59.651.9
 7.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle School)71.756.7
 15%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District)7463.2
 10.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle School)45.425.2
 20.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District)50.930.8
 20.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Central Middle School)9998.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District)9998.2
 0.8%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Central Middle School)9998.8
 0.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District)66.755.5
 11.2%
   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 Students789781
 1%
African American2721
 22.2%
American Indian03
Asian315365
 15.9%
Hispanic128144
 12.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White295227
 23.1%
Two or More Races2321
 8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21%18.2%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Middle School

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 781 students attended Central Middle School.

Students at Central Middle School are 47% Asian, 29% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Central Middle School ranks 181st of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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