For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 776 students in 08876, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 08876, NJ are Branchburg Central Middle School and Somerville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08876 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08876, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08876, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Branchburg Central Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Baird Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1415
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1415
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Somerville Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 West Cliff Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4107
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4107
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
08876, New Jersey 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
580 Old York Rd
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-2828
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-2828
Grades: 3-5
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 08876, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 08876, NJ include Branchburg Central Middle School and Somerville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08876?
2 public middle schools are located in 08876.
What is the racial composition of students in 08876?
08876 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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