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#1554 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Joseph H. Brensinger School
Elementary School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ
A Jersey City Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 BERGEN AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07304
- Math 31% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph H. Brensinger School score 37% 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 18 points since 2021, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
75.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph H. Brensinger School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 71Excellent Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jersey City), 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
$68,432
Median home value
$489,400
Median rent
$1,572/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
26%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia A. Barnes SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Learning Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| St Aloysius Elementary AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 370 | 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.
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.
Jersey City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #22 of 39
- District spending per student
- $28,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph H. Brensinger School is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph H. Brensinger School
Joseph H. Brensinger School is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 987 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,554 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph H. Brensinger School
What grades does Joseph H. Brensinger School serve?
Joseph H. Brensinger School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Joseph H. Brensinger School?
Joseph H. Brensinger School has an enrollment of approximately 987 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph H. Brensinger School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph H. Brensinger School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph H. Brensinger School rank in NJ?
Joseph H. Brensinger School ranks #1,554 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Joseph H. Brensinger School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph H. Brensinger School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Joseph H. Brensinger School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph H. Brensinger School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joseph H. Brensinger School a charter school?
No, Joseph H. Brensinger School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph H. Brensinger School a Title I school?
No, Joseph H. Brensinger School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph H. Brensinger School?
75.9% of students at Joseph H. Brensinger 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 987
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (201) 915-6120
- Area population (ZIP 07304)
- 49,260
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 07304; 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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