Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Meadowbrook ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadowbrook ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Meadowbrook's student population of 244 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Meadowbrook is 0.66, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
24%
33%
Black
13%
15%
White
52%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Meadowbrook often compared to?
Meadowbrookis often viewed alongside schools like Woodmere, Wolf Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NJ state average).
How many students attend Meadowbrook?
244 students attend Meadowbrook.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Meadowbrook students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowbrook?
Meadowbrook has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Meadowbrook offer ?
Meadowbrook offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Meadowbrook part of?
Meadowbrook is part of Eatontown Public School District.
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