Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Brigantine Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brigantine Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Brigantine Community School's student population of 414 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brigantine Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brigantine Community School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1083 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
12%
32%
Black
3%
15%
White
74%
40%
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
31%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brigantine Community School's ranking?
Brigantine Community School is ranked #1083 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Brigantine Community School?
414 students attend Brigantine Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Brigantine Community School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brigantine Community School?
Brigantine Community School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brigantine Community School offer ?
Brigantine Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Brigantine Community School part of?
Brigantine Community School is part of Brigantine Public School District.
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