Brookdale Avenue School

14 Brookdale Court
Verona, NJ 07044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Brookdale Avenue School serves 117 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Brookdale Avenue School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in NJ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brookdale Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Brookdale Avenue School's student population of 117 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
117 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Brookdale Avenue School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Brookdale Avenue School is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
5%
32%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
90%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.19
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Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
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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 Brookdale Avenue School's ranking?
Brookdale Avenue School is ranked #468 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Brookdale Avenue School?
117 students attend Brookdale Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Brookdale Avenue School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookdale Avenue School?
Brookdale Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brookdale Avenue School offer ?
Brookdale Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Brookdale Avenue School part of?
Brookdale Avenue School is part of Verona Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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