Brookside Place School

700 Brookside Place
Cranford, NJ 07016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brookside Place School ranks in the top 10% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10% in NJ
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Brookside Place School's student population of 352 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
352 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Brookside Place School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside Place School is 0.33, 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
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State Level (NJ)
#196 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
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50-54%
26%
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65-69%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
11%
32%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
81%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
1%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brookside Place School's ranking?
Brookside Place School is ranked #196 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Brookside Place School?
352 students attend Brookside Place School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Brookside Place School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside Place School?
Brookside Place School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brookside Place School offer ?
Brookside Place School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brookside Place School part of?
Brookside Place School is part of Cranford Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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