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Branch Brook School (Closed 2023)

228 Ridge St
Newark, NJ 07104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 was 60-69% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 57%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students (19-20)
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(18-19)
60-69%
44%
(18-19)
50-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)
2%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
8%
11%
Hispanic
(19-20)
51%
29%
Black
(19-20)
23%
15%
White
(19-20)
16%
43%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
63%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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?
141 students attend Branch Brook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Branch Brook School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School District.

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