Top Rankings
Brooklawn Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 279 students in Brooklawn Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Brooklawn Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,562 Schools
# Students
279 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Brooklawn Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#487 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
33%
# Black Students
31 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
11%
15%
# White Students
156 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
56%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
24
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
32
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
5
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,720 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,004 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,720
$27,145
Spending / Student
$25,004
$26,033
Best Brooklawn Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alice Costello Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Haakon Rd.
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-4039
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-4039
Grades: PK-8
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brooklawn Public School District?
Brooklawn Public School District manages 1 public schools serving 279 students.
What is the rank of Brooklawn Public School District?
Brooklawn Public School District is ranked #485 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brooklawn Public School District?
56% of Brooklawn Public School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brooklawn Public School District?
Brooklawn Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Brooklawn Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,004 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
