Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brighton Avenue School ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brighton Avenue School serves the southern part of Atlantic City, NJ, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 0.3 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brighton Avenue School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings
Brighton Avenue School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brighton Avenue School is 0.50, 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
#2011 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Asian
25%
11%
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Hispanic
66%
35%
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Black
6%
14%
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White
2%
37%
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Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brighton Avenue School's ranking?
Brighton Avenue School is ranked #2011 out of 2,184 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Brighton Avenue School?
302 students attend Brighton Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Brighton Avenue School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brighton Avenue School?
Brighton Avenue School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brighton Avenue School offer ?
Brighton Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brighton Avenue School part of?
Brighton Avenue School is part of Atlantic City School District.
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