The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in English language arts. The lowest is 17% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Lumberton Middle School
Lumberton Middle School serves grades six through eight in Lumberton Township, a suburban Burlington County community that has transitioned over recent decades from a rural area into a residential township built around subdivisions and the Route 38 commercial corridor. The school is one of three buildings in the Lumberton Township district, alongside two elementary schools. High school students from Lumberton attend Rancocas Valley Regional High School in nearby Mount Holly. Growth in the township has slowed noticeably; after a period of rapid expansion, the school district closed one of its elementary buildings a number of years ago and reorganized grade configurations across the remaining schools, reflecting a stable or slightly contracting school-age population.
The student body is diverse. White students make up the largest group, followed by Black students, Hispanic students, students of two or more races, and Asian students, with very small numbers of Native American and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. Roughly a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a share that places the school in a moderate range relative to area peers. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source materials, so families who need information on special education or language support programs should follow up directly with the district.
On New Jersey’s state assessments, Lumberton Middle School shows a pattern that varies by subject and grade level. In English language arts, the share of students scoring proficient or above rises across grades, from a rate below average in sixth grade to a rate nearing half in seventh grade and reaching roughly half in eighth grade. In math, performance is uneven: seventh graders post a higher proficiency rate, while sixth and eighth graders show lower rates. Science scores for eighth graders, the only grade tested in that subject, fall below the district’s own averages in other subjects. Taken together, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits below the midpoint among districts in Burlington County. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand how instruction or supports differ across grades and subjects, and whether the school has plans to address the weaker areas.
Because Lumberton Middle School serves only middle grades, it does not report a graduation rate. Chronic absenteeism data was also not available, so it is not possible to assess attendance patterns from the data at hand.
The school operates as a regular public school with no charter or magnet status. Information on course offerings, staffing ratios, and discipline was not provided, so this profile cannot speak to the breadth of electives, class sizes, or student behavior climate. Families interested in those details will need to consult the school’s website or speak with school leadership directly.
Housing in Lumberton carries a premium relative to the national median home value, and rental costs are similarly above national norms. The area is car-dependent; there is no walkable downtown. Daily errands and school drop-offs require driving. The township’s limited BurLink bus service provides some public transit, but the suburban layout means most movement is by car.
For a family considering Lumberton Middle School, the picture is one of a suburban middle school serving a diverse community where overall academic performance on state tests has room for improvement relative to other Burlington County districts. The school may be a better fit for families who are able to engage closely with the school on academic progress, particularly in math at some grade levels and in science. The absence of data on special populations and course access means families with specific needs should investigate further before enrolling. The surrounding community is built out and stable, with no major new developments identified, and its housing costs reflect its position within the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
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