Excellent
#376 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 15% in state
Green Brook Middle School
Middle School · Green Brook Township Public School District · Green Brook, NJ
A Green Brook Township Public School District middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
132 Jefferson Avenue, Green Brook, NJ 08812
- Math 54% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Green Brook Middle School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 47 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Green Brook Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,534
Median home value
$435,300
Median rent
$1,557/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08812; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| North Plainfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| The Queen City Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Hubbard Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 771 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Green Brook Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $27,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Green Brook Middle School is listed in Green Brook Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Green Brook Middle School
Green Brook Middle School is a public middle school in Green Brook, NJ, part of Green Brook Township Public School District, serving approximately 321 students in grades 5th-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #376 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Green Brook Middle School
What grades does Green Brook Middle School serve?
Green Brook Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Green Brook Middle School?
Green Brook Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Brook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Brook Middle School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Green Brook Middle School rank in NJ?
Green Brook Middle School ranks #376 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Green Brook Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Green Brook Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Green Brook Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Green Brook Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Green Brook Middle School a charter school?
No, Green Brook Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Green Brook Middle School a Title I school?
No, Green Brook Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Green Brook Middle School?
17.8% of students at Green Brook Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (732) 968-1051
- Area population (ZIP 08812)
- 14,177
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 08812; 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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