Serving 667 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cedarbrook Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedarbrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cedarbrook Elementary School's student population of 667 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedarbrook Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedarbrook Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#638 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
59%
32%
Black
39%
15%
White
1%
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
64%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedarbrook Elementary School's ranking?
Cedarbrook Elementary School is ranked #638 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cedarbrook Elementary School?
667 students attend Cedarbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Cedarbrook Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedarbrook Elementary School?
Cedarbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cedarbrook Elementary School offer ?
Cedarbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cedarbrook Elementary School part of?
Cedarbrook Elementary School is part of Plainfield Public School District.
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