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#1099 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 45% in state

Brooks Crossing Elementary School

Elementary School · South Brunswick School District · Monmouth Junction, NJ

A South Brunswick School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

50 DEANS RHODE HALL ROAD, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852

  • Math 67% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 70% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+18.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.1 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$23,380
Chronic Absenteeism11.5%

Students at Brooks Crossing Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency67%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency70%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 68% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
69%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
67%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

11.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brooks Crossing Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$121,771

Median home value

$489,100

Median rent

$1,897/mo

College educated

64.5%

Homeownership

65.9%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08852; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Montessori ConnectionsPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.3 mi2Compare →
Montessori Academy & Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–11.4 mi18Compare →
Indian Fields Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8K–52.0 mi473Compare →
Brunswick Acres Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–52.5 mi444Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

South Brunswick School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#6 of 10
District spending per student
$23,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brooks Crossing Elementary School is listed in South Brunswick School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brooks Crossing Elementary School

Brooks Crossing Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monmouth Junction, NJ, part of South Brunswick School District, serving approximately 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,099 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brooks Crossing Elementary School

What grades does Brooks Crossing Elementary School serve?

Brooks Crossing Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Brooks Crossing Elementary School?

Brooks Crossing Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooks Crossing Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Brooks Crossing Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brooks Crossing Elementary School rank in NJ?

Brooks Crossing Elementary School ranks #1,099 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Brooks Crossing Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brooks Crossing Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Brooks Crossing Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooks Crossing Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Brooks Crossing Elementary School a charter school?

No, Brooks Crossing Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brooks Crossing Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Brooks Crossing Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooks Crossing Elementary School?

11.7% of students at Brooks Crossing Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
540
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.5%
Area population (ZIP 08852)
17,333
Area average commute
34.5 min
Area median age
40.5
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 08852; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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