South Brunswick School District

The South Brunswick School District in New Jersey consists of 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district generally outperforms state averages on academic assessments, with several standout schools that demonstrate exceptional test scores and student outcomes.

Monmouth Junction Elementary School is a top-performing school, ranking 44th out of 1,338 New Jersey elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating. It boasts impressive 3rd-grade proficiency rates of 86.2% in ELA and 93.1% in math, along with a low free/reduced lunch rate of 4.3%. At the secondary level, South Brunswick High School stands out with a 91.1% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate, outperforming state averages. The district's two Crossroads Middle Schools also excel, ranking in the top 100 out of 743 New Jersey middle schools.

While the South Brunswick School District overall demonstrates strong academic achievement, particularly in advanced math courses, there are significant disparities in performance between the top-performing and lower-performing schools. This is exemplified by the stark contrast between Monmouth Junction Elementary's high proficiency rates and Greenbrook Elementary's struggles, with only 29.7% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA. The district's consistent per-student spending suggests an effort to provide equitable resources, but the data reveals the need for targeted interventions to address these performance gaps.