Central Middle School

lhtsdcm.ss19.sharpschool.com/

279 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Central Middle School, located at 90 Central Avenue in Stirling, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the Long Hill Township School District. It provides an educational environment tailored to students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on the developmental needs of early adolescents. The school is known for fostering a supportive community that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, preparing students for the transition to high school.

The curriculum at Central Middle School typically includes a comprehensive range of core subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—complemented by elective offerings like world languages, music, art, and technology. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and service-learning initiatives. By balancing high academic expectations with a commitment to character education, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens within the local Stirling community.

279

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	49
Black	2
Asian	27
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
195 (69.9 %)
Hispanic
49 (17.6 %)
Asian
27 (9.7 %)
Two or More
5 (1.8 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Long Hill Township School District
Phone:	(908)647-2311
Website:	http://lhtsdcm.ss19.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 98

Grade 7 86

Grade 8 95