Serving 1,038 students in grades 6-8, Community Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher 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 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,038 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Community Middle School's student population of 1,038 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,038 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Community Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Middle School is 0.35, 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
#141 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
80%
10%
Hispanic
4%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
11%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Community Middle School's ranking?
Community Middle School is ranked #141 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Community Middle School often compared to?
Community Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas R Grover Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Community Middle School?
1,038 students attend Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Community Middle School students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Middle School?
Community Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community Middle School offer ?
Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Middle School part of?
Community Middle School is part of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2012
CMS offers good academic programs. There are some bullies in the school.
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