Brooks Crossing Elementary School

50 Deans Hall Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852

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Top 30%

Tel: (732) 821-7478

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Brooks Crossing Elementary School serves 584 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Brooks Crossing Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (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 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 584 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
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:

School Overview

Brooks Crossing Elementary School's student population of 584 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

584 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Brooks Crossing Elementary 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 Brooks Crossing Elementary School is 0.46, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#502 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Brooks Crossing Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brooks Crossing Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

53%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brooks Crossing Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Brooks Crossing Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

72%

10%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Brooks Crossing Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

31%

Black

15%

White

13%

41%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Brooks Crossing Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.46

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Brooks Crossing Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

South Brunswick School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

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?

584 students attend Brooks Crossing Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Brooks Crossing Elementary School students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 7% 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 18:1, 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

4 1/29/2020

I love this school. I love to study in it. Just the teachers are not nice.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Samik Balayan

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 584 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education