Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brooks Crossing 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 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooks Crossing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brooks Crossing Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooks Crossing Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooks Crossing Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#286 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
70%
10%
Hispanic
9%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
14%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooks Crossing Elementary School's ranking?
Brooks Crossing Elementary School is ranked #286 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Brooks Crossing Elementary School often compared to?
Brooks Crossing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Fields Elementary School, Cambridge Elementary School, Brunswick Acres Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Brooks Crossing Elementary School?
540 students attend Brooks Crossing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Brooks Crossing Elementary School students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooks Crossing Elementary School?
Brooks Crossing Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooks Crossing Elementary School offer ?
Brooks Crossing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brooks Crossing Elementary School part of?
Brooks Crossing Elementary School is part of South Brunswick School District.
School Reviews
5 2/9/2024
this school is good.
4 1/29/2020
I love this school. I love to study in it. Just the teachers are not nice.
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