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Berkeley Elementary School vs. Brookside Elementary School

Should you attend Berkeley Elementary School or Brookside Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Berkeley Elementary School
47 Berkeley Ave
Westwood, NJ 07675
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Brookside Elementary School
20 Lake Drive
Westwood, NJ 07675
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Berkeley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brookside Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 75-79% (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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
282 students
375 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Berkeley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brookside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Berkeley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brookside Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Berkeley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brookside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westwood Regional School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westwood Regional School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#70 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 5%)
#242 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Berkeley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brookside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in NJ)
64%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berkeley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westwood Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westwood Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 10% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berkeley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westwood Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westwood Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berkeley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Westwood Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Westwood Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Berkeley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brookside Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
40
73
Grade 1 Students
44
63
Grade 2 Students
59
60
Grade 3 Students
42
71
Grade 4 Students
37
68
Grade 5 Students
60
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Berkeley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westwood Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brookside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westwood Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Berkeley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westwood Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brookside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westwood Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Berkeley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westwood Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brookside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westwood Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
57%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Berkeley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westwood Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brookside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westwood Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Berkeley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westwood Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brookside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westwood Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Berkeley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westwood Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brookside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westwood Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Berkeley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westwood Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brookside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westwood Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Berkeley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westwood Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brookside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westwood Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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