Very Good
#482 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 20% in state
Pine Brook School
Middle School · Manalapan-englishtown Regional School District · Manalapan, NJ
A Manalapan-englishtown Regional School District middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
155 PEASE ROAD, Manalapan, NJ 07726
- Math 66% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pine Brook School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2021, reaching 73% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pine Brook 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$145,625
Median home value
$603,000
Median rent
$1,973/mo
College educated
54.7%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07726; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 949 | 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.
Manalapan-englishtown Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $22,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pine Brook School is listed in Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine Brook School
Pine Brook School is a public middle school in Manalapan, NJ, part of Manalapan-englishtown Regional School District, serving approximately 596 students in grades 6th-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #482 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine Brook School
What grades does Pine Brook School serve?
Pine Brook School serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend Pine Brook School?
Pine Brook School has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Brook School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Brook School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine Brook School rank in NJ?
Pine Brook School ranks #482 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Pine Brook School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine Brook School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Pine Brook School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Brook School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pine Brook School a charter school?
No, Pine Brook School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine Brook School a Title I school?
No, Pine Brook School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Brook School?
12.9% of students at Pine Brook 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
- 6th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.5%
- Phone
- (732) 786-2800
- Area population (ZIP 07726)
- 44,698
- Area average commute
- 40.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 07726; 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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