Very Good
#413 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 17% in state
Brookside School
Middle School · Allendale Public School District · Allendale, NJ
An Allendale Public School District middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Brookside Avenue, Allendale, NJ 07401
- Math 82% vs NJ 39% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brookside School score 85% 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 16 points since 2021, reaching 85% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (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 51 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Brookside 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low116/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Allendale), 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
$156,992
Median home value
$764,600
Median rent
$2,648/mo
College educated
72%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldwick Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Eric S. Smith Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Emil A. Cavallini Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 387 | 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.
Allendale Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brookside School is listed in Allendale Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brookside School
Brookside School is a public middle school in Allendale, NJ, part of Allendale Public School District, serving approximately 525 students in grades 4th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #413 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brookside School
What grades does Brookside School serve?
Brookside School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Brookside School?
Brookside School has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brookside School rank in NJ?
Brookside School ranks #413 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Brookside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brookside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookside School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brookside School a charter school?
No, Brookside School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brookside School a Title I school?
No, Brookside School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookside School?
1.7% of students at Brookside 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 525
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (201) 327-2020
- Area population (ZIP 07401)
- 6,820
- Area average commute
- 38.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
Official sources & links
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 07401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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