At a glance
Reported students
803
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
82.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
429
Timberlane Middle School: 803 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
9.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 806
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.2:1
What the reported data says about Timberlane Middle School
Timberlane Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Pennington. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Hopewell Valley Regional School District. NCES reports 803 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.7:1, below the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.7%) and Asian (16.6%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Timberlane Middle School
- 1How do the reported 9.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 82.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.7%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black3.7%
- Asian16.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hopewell Valley Regional School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hopewell Valley Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,068 reported students
Bear Tavern Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
461 reported students
Hopewell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
Stony Brook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
395 reported students
Toll Gate Grammar School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
299 reported students
Public schools near Timberlane Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmore J Fisher Middle School Middle · Ewing Township School District | 06–08 | 789 | 3.9 mi |
| Lawrence Intermediate School Middle · Lawrence Township Public School District | 04–06 | 775 | 5.3 mi |
| Lawrence Middle School Middle · Lawrence Township Public School District | 07–08 | 584 | 6 mi |
| Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School Middle · Trenton Public School District | 04–06 | 546 | 6 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School Middle · Trenton Public School District | 04–06 | 329 | 6.1 mi |
| Arthur J. Holland Middle School Middle · Trenton Public School District | 07–08 | 474 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Timberlane Middle School
What grades does Timberlane Middle School serve?
Timberlane Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hopewell Valley Regional School District.
How many students attend Timberlane Middle School?
Timberlane Middle School reported 803 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 806 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Timberlane Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 9.7:1, based on 803 students and 82.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Timberlane Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Timberlane Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hopewell Valley Regional School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Timberlane Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
6.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Timberlane Middle School in?
Timberlane Middle School is part of Hopewell Valley Regional School District, based in Pennington, NJ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Timberlane Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gilmore J Fisher Middle School (3.9 mi), Lawrence Intermediate School (5.3 mi), Lawrence Middle School (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.