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#1344 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Greater Brunswick Charter School
Elementary School · Greater Brunswick Charter School · New Brunswick, NJ
A charter elementary school in New Brunswick, NJ where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
429 JOYCE KILMER AVENUE, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
- Math 26% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Greater Brunswick Charter School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
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 29% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Greater Brunswick Charter 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Brunswick), 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
$60,248
Median home value
$316,800
Median rent
$1,790/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
21.8%
Poverty rate
31.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08901; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| ParsonsEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| A Chester Redshaw SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 736 | Compare → |
| Blanquita B. Valenti Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 760 | 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.
Greater Brunswick Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,251NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Greater Brunswick Charter School is listed in Greater Brunswick Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greater Brunswick Charter School
Greater Brunswick Charter School is a public elementary school in New Brunswick, NJ, part of Greater Brunswick Charter School, serving approximately 400 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,344 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greater Brunswick Charter School
What grades does Greater Brunswick Charter School serve?
Greater Brunswick Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Greater Brunswick Charter School?
Greater Brunswick Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Brunswick Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Brunswick Charter School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greater Brunswick Charter School rank in NJ?
Greater Brunswick Charter School ranks #1,344 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Greater Brunswick Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Greater Brunswick Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Greater Brunswick Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greater Brunswick Charter School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Greater Brunswick Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Greater Brunswick Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Greater Brunswick Charter School a Title I school?
No, Greater Brunswick Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greater Brunswick Charter School?
75.8% of students at Greater Brunswick Charter 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (732) 448-1052
- Area population (ZIP 08901)
- 56,766
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 24.1
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 08901; 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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