Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Brigantine Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
14%
33%
Black
4%
15%
White
70%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Brigantine Elementary School?
307 students attend Brigantine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Brigantine Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brigantine Elementary School?
Brigantine Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brigantine Elementary School offer ?
Brigantine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Brigantine Elementary School part of?
Brigantine Elementary School is part of Brigantine Public School District.
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