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#1022 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 41% in state
David Brearley Middle/high School
High School · Kenilworth School District · Kenilworth, NJ
A Kenilworth School District high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 Monroe Avenue, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
- Math 28% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at David Brearley Middle/high School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
24.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where David Brearley Middle/high 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated870/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kenilworth), 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
$126,295
Median home value
$521,100
Median rent
$2,119/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,081 | Compare → |
| Roselle Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 641 | Compare → |
| Work Readiness AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 1.8 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Union High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 2,363 | 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.
Kenilworth School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $25,329NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
David Brearley Middle/high School is listed in Kenilworth School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About David Brearley Middle/high School
David Brearley Middle/high School is a public high school in Kenilworth, NJ, part of Kenilworth School District, serving approximately 778 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,022 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about David Brearley Middle/high School
What grades does David Brearley Middle/high School serve?
David Brearley Middle/high School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend David Brearley Middle/high School?
David Brearley Middle/high School has an enrollment of approximately 778 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Brearley Middle/high School?
The student-teacher ratio at David Brearley Middle/high 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 David Brearley Middle/high School rank in NJ?
David Brearley Middle/high School ranks #1,022 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is David Brearley Middle/high School's MySchoolScout rating?
David Brearley Middle/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 David Brearley Middle/high School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, David Brearley Middle/high School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is David Brearley Middle/high School a charter school?
No, David Brearley Middle/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is David Brearley Middle/high School a Title I school?
No, David Brearley Middle/high School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for David Brearley Middle/high School?
24.9% of students at David Brearley Middle/high 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 778
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (908) 931-9696
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07033)
- 8,339
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 07033; 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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