Serving 520 students in grades 4-8, Brookside School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Brookside School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brookside School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside School is 0.47, 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
#86 out of 2183 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
6%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
71%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookside School's ranking?
Brookside School is ranked #86 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Brookside School?
520 students attend Brookside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Brookside School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside School?
Brookside School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brookside School offer ?
Brookside School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Brookside School part of?
Brookside School is part of Allendale Public School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2014
i went to Brookside for 4-8th grade. Those were the best years of school. Learned lots of History, a whole lot of science. I will never forget in 5th grade dissecting squid! We went on great field trips! all the teachers were serious and strict about grammar. We could never say "Can i go to the bathroom?" the teacher would always say "I dont know, can you?" So we couldnt go till we said "May I go to the bathroom?" i have such great memories i could name almost every teacher there was there when i attended that school..Plus my classmates from that school district ended up at top colleges! Yale, Hopkins, NYU!
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