Branchburg Central Middle School

cms.branchburg.k12.nj.us/

458 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Branchburg Central Middle School (BCMS), located at 220 Baird Road in Branchburg, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the Branchburg Township Public School District. The school typically caters to students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on a transition from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school. The school community emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of essential social skills during the formative middle school years.

Beyond its core academic curriculum—which includes mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—the school is known for offering a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities are designed to foster student engagement, encourage leadership, and provide a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to integrating technology and student-centered learning, Branchburg Central Middle School strives to provide a supportive environment that prepares its students for success in the surrounding high school district and beyond.

458

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Branchburg Central Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	64
Black	28
Asian	54
Two or More	17

White
295 (64.4%)
Hispanic
64 (14.0%)
Asian
54 (11.8%)
Black
28 (6.1%)
Two or More
17 (3.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Branchburg Township School District
Phone:	(908)526-1415
Website:	http://cms.branchburg.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 160

Grade 7 139

Grade 8 159