Central Regional High School is a four-year regional comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades, located in the Bayville section of Berkeley Township in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Central Regional School District.
Serving 707 students in grades 7-8, Central Regional Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Regional Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Central Regional Middle School's student population of 707 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Rankings
Central Regional Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Regional Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1397 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
25%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
63%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Regional Middle School's ranking?
Central Regional Middle School is ranked #1397 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Central Regional Middle School often compared to?
Central Regional Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toms River Intermediate School East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Central Regional Middle School?
707 students attend Central Regional Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Central Regional Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Regional Middle School?
Central Regional Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Regional Middle School offer ?
Central Regional Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Regional Middle School part of?
Central Regional Middle School is part of Central Regional School District.
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