Serving 252 students in grades 5-8, Brigantine North Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
11%
34%
Black
7%
15%
White
72%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Brigantine North Middle School?
252 students attend Brigantine North Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Brigantine North Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brigantine North Middle School?
Brigantine North Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brigantine North Middle School offer ?
Brigantine North Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Brigantine North Middle School part of?
Brigantine North Middle School is part of Brigantine ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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