Best High Schools in Brookdale, NJ

Brookdale, NJ has 4 high schools with 6,981 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Brookdale score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Brookdale meet expectations.

1. Glen Ridge High School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Glen Ridge Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 822 Students

2. Montclair High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1968 Students

3. Nutley High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nutley Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1132 Students

4. Clifton High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3059 Students

Best Middle Schools in Brookdale, NJ

Brookdale, NJ has 3 middle schools with 2,180 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Brookdale score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Brookdale don't meet expectations.

1. Buzz Aldrin Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students

2. John H. Walker Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nutley Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 605 Students

3. Bloomfield Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bloomfield Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 965 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Brookdale, NJ

Brookdale, NJ has 11 elementary schools with 3,408 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Brookdale score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Brookdale meet expectations.

1. Ridgewood Avenue School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Glen Ridge Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 530 Students

2. Spring Garden School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nutley Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 453 Students

3. Charles H. Bullock School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students

4. Oak View Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bloomfield Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 335 Students

5. Brookdale Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bloomfield Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 316 Students

6. Northeast Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students

7. Demarest Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bloomfield Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 470 Students

8. Forest Avenue School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Glen Ridge Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 154 Students

9. St Thomas The Apostle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Thomas The Apostle School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 228 Students

10. Looking Glass Children's Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Looking Glass Children's Center • Private • Grades Pre K - 2 • 54 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Brookdale, NJ

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Brookdale, NJ has a total population of 10,285 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Brookdale, NJ

12,569

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

63%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Brookdale, NJ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

13.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

11.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brookdale, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brookdale, NJ.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,509 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

84 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Brookdale, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Brookdale, NJ

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Upper Montclair, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Nutley, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Montclair, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Glen Ridge, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bloomfield, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Clifton, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Belleville, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cedar Grove, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Verona, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Passaic, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations