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Brookside Elementary School

Public | 3-5 | 528 students

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Posted April 15, 2010

I love brookside school because the teachers are always willing to go the extra mile to help our children succeed......I feel our school is the best school because it has an outstanding group of teachers that love to teach our children....I feel really blessed to say my child goes to Brookside School because I know from the moment she gets off the bus she is in good hands....Our school shouldnt just be called Brookside School, it should be called..... Brookside School where our smart become smarter....Bottom line is Brookside School for a brighter education in learning....Brookside school where the teachers really teach with caring hearts and helping hands!!!! its a wonderful school!!! Vote for Brookside!!! It truly is hands down the best school ever!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2006

The school is good. Teaches provide informative information to parents. Students are diverse and there is a strong sense of competition
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2005

i used to go to brookside when i was younger and i have missed that school so much! barclay brook and brookside are one of the best elementary schools in NJ. also on the side of school work, they do a lot of hands on activities and a lot of school games that were great. im in high school now and i still visit brookside to see old teachers. a lot of them left so there are new teachers but everyone still does a lot of fun and new acitivies in the school. i strongly recomend parents that are sending their kids to an elementary school to send their kids to barclay brook and brookside..trust me it will be worth it!
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students80%
Female88%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Non-economically disadvantaged82%
Special education68%
General education84%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant80%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian98%
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education88%
General education93%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant92%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students72%
Female81%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian81%
Hispanicn/a
White71%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Special education29%
General education81%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant72%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students91%
Female89%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian98%
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special education74%
General education94%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant91%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
White98%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged99%
Special education90%
General education100%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant98%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students81%
Female85%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Special education37%
General education91%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant81%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students93%
Female89%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special education74%
General education97%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant93%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 71% 54%
Asian 20% 8%
Black 5% 17%
Hispanic 4% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 3%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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370 Buckelew Avenue
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Phone: (732) 521-1101

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