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#1119 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 45% in state
Brookside Place School
Elementary School · Cranford Public School District · Cranford, NJ
A Cranford Public School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 BROOKSIDE PLACE, Cranford, NJ 07016
- Math 77% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brookside Place School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 74% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
0.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brookside Place School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,629
Median home value
$635,800
Median rent
$2,116/mo
College educated
64.8%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LincolnEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 1–5 | 0.8 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Temple Emanu-el Early Childhood Education ProgramPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 15 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cranford Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brookside Place School is listed in Cranford Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brookside Place School
Brookside Place School is a public elementary school in Cranford, NJ, part of Cranford Public School District, serving approximately 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,119 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brookside Place School
What grades does Brookside Place School serve?
Brookside Place School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Brookside Place School?
Brookside Place School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Place School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside Place School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brookside Place School rank in NJ?
Brookside Place School ranks #1,119 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Brookside Place School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brookside Place School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Brookside Place School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookside Place School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brookside Place School a charter school?
No, Brookside Place School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brookside Place School a Title I school?
No, Brookside Place School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookside Place School?
0.8% of students at Brookside Place 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
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (908) 709-6244
- Area population (ZIP 07016)
- 23,841
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 07016; 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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