Brookside Elementary School vs. Berkeley Elementary School
Should I attend Brookside Elementary School or Berkeley Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brookside Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Berkeley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
403 students
274 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#550 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
58
53
Grade 1 Students
70
40
Grade 2 Students
74
37
Grade 3 Students
41
53
Grade 4 Students
88
45
Grade 5 Students
72
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
18%
20%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
71%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%