Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Branch Brook School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Branch Brook School's student population of 60 students has declined by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Branch Brook School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-69%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Hispanic
77%
35%
Black
20%
14%
White
2%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Branch Brook School?
60 students attend Branch Brook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Branch Brook School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Branch Brook School?
Branch Brook School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Branch Brook School offer ?
Branch Brook School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Branch Brook School part of?
Branch Brook School is part of Newark Public School District.
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