Brookside Elementary School

370 Buckelew Avenue
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 431 students in grades 3-5, Brookside 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 64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : Brookside Elementary School serves a central area in Monroe Township, NJ, covering approximately 15.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum of 3.4 miles to the furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brookside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Brookside Elementary School's student population of 431 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Brookside Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#632 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

64%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
55%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
6%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Black
5%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

White
32%
37%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
68%
0.59

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
6.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brookside Elementary School's ranking?
Brookside Elementary School is ranked #632 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Brookside Elementary School often compared to?
Brookside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland School, Barclay Brook School, Applegarth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?
431 students attend Brookside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Brookside Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brookside Elementary School offer ?
Brookside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookside Elementary School part of?
Brookside Elementary School is part of Monroe Township School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : Brookside Elementary School serves a central area in Monroe Township, NJ, covering approximately 15.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum of 3.4 miles to the furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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