Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brooks Crossing 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 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooks Crossing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Brooks Crossing Elementary School's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooks Crossing 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 Brooks Crossing 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
#502 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
69%
10%
Hispanic
8%
32%
Black
5%
15%
White
15%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooks Crossing Elementary School's ranking?
Brooks Crossing Elementary School is ranked #502 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Brooks Crossing Elementary School often compared to?
Brooks Crossing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brunswick Acres Elementary School, Cambridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Brooks Crossing Elementary School?
564 students attend Brooks Crossing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Brooks Crossing Elementary School students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooks Crossing Elementary School?
Brooks Crossing Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooks Crossing Elementary School offer ?
Brooks Crossing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brooks Crossing Elementary School part of?
Brooks Crossing Elementary School is part of South Brunswick School District.
School Reviews
5 2/9/2024
this school is good.
4 1/29/2020
I love this school. I love to study in it. Just the teachers are not nice.
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