The Brigantine Public Schools is a community public school district that serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade from Brigantine, in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Brigantine Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
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), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 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 383 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Brigantine Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1243 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
74%
38%
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
23%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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 #1243 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Brigantine Community School?
383 students attend Brigantine Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Brigantine Community School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 2% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brigantine Community School part of?
Brigantine Community School is part of Brigantine Public School District.
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