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#491 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 20% in state

Brooklawn Middle School

Middle School · Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District

250 Beachwood Road PO Box 52, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Enrollment

942

Student-Teacher

11.3:1

Score

7.8

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#491 of 2,466

In Parsippany

#4 of 12

public schools

In district

#4 of 14

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District

School environment

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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Brooklawn Middle School

7.8/10

Middle School in Parsippany · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Brooklawn Middle School

Brooklawn Middle School is a public middle school in Parsippany, NJ, part of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District. Brooklawn Middle School serves approximately 942 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Brooklawn Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #491 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Brooklawn Middle School show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • District avg 8.0
  • NJ avg 6.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+24.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$26,955
Chronic Absenteeism4.1%

Brooklawn Middle School — Students at Brooklawn Middle School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

11.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 67.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
34.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 72.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
55.3% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
65.5%
ELA
66.8%
2025
Math
66.4%
ELA
67.9%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.

How Brooklawn Middle School Compares

See how Brooklawn Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.8/10
80th percentile in NJ
Academic
8.2/10
Excellent
Growth
6.4/10
Average
Environment
9.5/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
12%
Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
83 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
4.1%

Location

250 Beachwood Road PO Box 52, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Brooklawn Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Morris Plains Borough School (rated 8.0/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Morris Plains), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Briarcliff Middle School (rated 7.9/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Mountain Lakes), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Parsippany, see our Parsippany schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
APPLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MORRIS PLAINS Morris Plains 0.3 mi
Parsippany Hills High School Parsippany 0.4 mi 6.6
Lake Parsippany Elementary School Parsippany 0.6 mi 5.4
Littleton Elementary School Parsippany 0.5 mi 5.6
ST ELIZABETH NURSERY & MONTESSORI SCHOOL Parsippany 0.8 mi 7.3
Eastlake Elementary School Parsippany 1.2 mi 5.3
Mount Tabor Elementary School Mount Tabor 1.4 mi 6.4
Mountview Road School Morris Plains 2.0 mi 7.8
THE CRAIG SCHOOL Mountain Lakes 2.3 mi 8.1
PG CHAMBERS SCHOOL Cedar Knolls 2.4 mi 7.4
Intervale Elementary School Boonton 2.2 mi 7.2
Morris County School of Technology Denville 2.1 mi 6.5
Lake Drive Program for Hearing Impaired Mountain Lakes 2.5 mi 8.1
Briarcliff Middle School Mountain Lakes 2.5 mi 7.9
WINSTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL Whippany 2.5 mi 6.5
Wildwood Elementary School Mountain Lakes 2.7 mi 8.4
Mountain Way School Morris Plains 2.4 mi 7.7
INSPIRE KIDS Whippany 2.7 mi
Mountain Lakes High School Mountain Lakes 2.9 mi 7.5
Morris Plains Borough School Morris Plains 2.8 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07054 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$107,955

Median Home Value

$569,000

Median Rent

$1,725/mo

Population

30,139

College Educated

60.6%

Homeownership

49.9%

Avg Commute

26.7 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Median Age

41.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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Hillsborough Township Middle School Hillsborough, NJ 7.8
Jonas Salk Middle School Old Bridge, NJ 7.8
Lawrence Intermediate School Lawrenceville, NJ 7.8
Pine Brook School Manalapan, NJ 7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Brooklawn Middle School

What grades does Brooklawn Middle School serve?

Brooklawn Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Brooklawn Middle School?

Brooklawn Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 942 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklawn Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Brooklawn Middle School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brooklawn Middle School rank in NJ?

Brooklawn Middle School ranks #491 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Brooklawn Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brooklawn Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Brooklawn Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklawn Middle School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Brooklawn Middle School a charter school?

No, Brooklawn Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brooklawn Middle School a Title I school?

No, Brooklawn Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooklawn Middle School?

11.7% of students at Brooklawn Middle 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
28 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
942
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Morris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.1%

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