Excellent
#137 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 6% in state
Brigantine Community School
Elementary School · Brigantine Public School District · Brigantine, NJ
An elementary school in Brigantine, NJ where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 East Evans Blvd, Brigantine, NJ 08203
- Math 56% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brigantine Community School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 22 points since 2021, reaching 57% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Brigantine Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated859/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brigantine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,906
Median home value
$485,000
Median rent
$1,499/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown School ComplexEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | 4.0 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Pennsylvania Ave SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 4.3 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| New York Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 4.7 mi | 562 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Brigantine Public School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $48,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brigantine Community School is listed in Brigantine Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brigantine Community School
Brigantine Community School is a public elementary school in Brigantine, NJ, part of Brigantine Public School District, serving approximately 383 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brigantine Community School
What grades does Brigantine Community School serve?
Brigantine Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Brigantine Community School?
Brigantine Community School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brigantine Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brigantine Community School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brigantine Community School rank in NJ?
Brigantine Community School ranks #137 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Brigantine Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brigantine Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brigantine Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brigantine Community School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Brigantine Community School a charter school?
No, Brigantine Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brigantine Community School a Title I school?
No, Brigantine Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brigantine Community School?
29.2% of students at Brigantine Community School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (609) 266-3603
- Area population (ZIP 08203)
- 7,702
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 59.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08203; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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