Brighton Avenue School

Summary:

Brighton Avenue School is an elementary school in Atlantic City, New Jersey, serving 290 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Atlantic City School District, which is ranked 529 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brighton Avenue School has consistently been ranked in the bottom quarter of New Jersey elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic (65.52%) and Asian (21.72%) students compared to the state average, and a very low percentage of White students (0.69%). Test scores at Brighton Avenue School are significantly below state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with only 22.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 5.7% of 4th graders proficient or better in math. The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.8% in 2018-2019 to 22.9% in 2021-2022. Additionally, a very high percentage of students (93.79%) receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to other schools in the Atlantic City School District, Brighton Avenue School generally performs worse on test scores and has higher rates of chronic absenteeism. For example, Richmond Avenue School, less than a mile away, has significantly higher test scores across all grade levels and subjects. While Brighton Avenue School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.5 and spends $14,549 per student, which is higher than the state average, these efforts have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes for students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 30 N. Brighton Avenue
       Atlantic City, NJ  08401


(609) 343-3150

District: Atlantic City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1187th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,549 Help


Students who attend Brighton Avenue School usually attend:

High:    Atlantic City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  290

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.5%
Asian:
21.7%
African American:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.8% Help


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Compare Details Brighton Avenue School ranks worse than 88.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 6th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Atlantic City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.95. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.5%), Asian (21.7%), African American (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brighton Avenue School is 8.5, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Atlantic City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brighton Avenue School is $14,549, which is the 3rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Atlantic City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Brighton Avenue School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brighton Avenue School 1187th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Brighton Avenue School in the ranking list.)

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Atlantic City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlantic City School District 529th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brighton Avenue School

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Rank History for all students at Brighton Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 33.28 939th 1357 30.8%
2016 20.36 1111th 1346 17.5%
2017 12.63 1188th 1352 12.1%
2018 25.12 1063rd 1353 21.4%
2019 15.69 1167th 1360 14.2%
2021 17.90 1059th 1317 19.6%
2022 14.18 1170th 1345 13.0%
2023 12.95 1187th 1342 11.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brighton Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.40 176th 434 59.4%
2019 34.29 294th 463 36.5%
2021 44.27 165th 411 59.9%
2022 45.56 207th 489 57.7%
2023 31.50 342nd 499 31.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brighton Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.69 394th 942 58.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Brighton Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.59 1018th 1333 23.6%
2019 14.61 1161st 1331 12.8%
2021 11.30 1187th 1290 8.0%
2022 14.30 1138th 1326 14.2%
2023 12.61 1163rd 1318 11.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Brighton Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.55 1002nd 1334 24.9%
2019 19.34 1087th 1335 18.6%
2021 25.44 910th 1297 29.8%
2022 18.05 1062nd 1324 19.8%
2023 19.17 1051st 1315 20.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Brighton Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.74 301st 370 18.6%
2019 13.00 309th 370 16.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brighton Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.84 653rd 870 24.9%
2019 14.99 763rd 899 15.1%
2021 34.36 604th 896 32.6%
2022 24.75 725th 953 23.9%
2023 24.20 761st 982 22.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Brighton Avenue School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 3 12 92 233 0 9 0 0 349
2015 2 19 72 233 0 8 0 0 334
2016 3 22 73 223 1 7 1 0 330
2017 9 21 87 227 0 4 7 0 355
2018 4 18 80 238 0 2 4 0 346
2019 3 29 82 247 0 0 8 0 369
2020 3 32 77 235 1 0 6 0 354
2021 2 29 74 207 0 0 3 0 315
2022 2 29 72 193 0 0 5 0 301
2023 2 29 63 190 0 0 6 0 290

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brighton Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 349 33.0 10.5 93.1
2015 334 36.0 9.2 80.5
2016 330 36.0 9.1 92.4
2017 355 34.2 10.3 89.9
2018 346 34.2 10.1 95.1
2019 369 31.9 11.5 95.7
2020 354 33.5 10.5 95.8
2021 315 33.1 9.5 84.8
2022 301 34.2 8.7 90
2023 290 34.0 8.5 93.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brighton Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 349 33.0 10.5 93.1
2015 334 36.0 9.2 80.5
2016 330 36.0 9.1 92.4
2017 355 34.2 10.3 89.9
2018 346 34.2 10.1 95.1
2019 369 31.9 11.5 95.7
2020 354 33.5 10.5 95.8
2021 315 33.1 9.5 84.8
2022 301 34.2 8.7 90
2023 290 34.0 8.5 93.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brighton Avenue School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,409 (23.4%) $11,140 (76.6%) $14,549

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brighton Avenue School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1167th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1187th of 1342 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brighton Avenue School)20.922.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic City School District)27.420.7
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brighton Avenue School)31.321.6
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Atlantic City School District)29.519.9
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brighton Avenue School)3932.4
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic City School District)35.830
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brighton Avenue School)34.95.7
 29.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic City School District)24.720.4
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brighton Avenue School)35.528.2
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic City School District)27.429.6
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brighton Avenue School)26.47.7
 18.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic City School District)17.816.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students369290
 21.4%
African American2929
American Indian00
Asian8263
 23.2%
Hispanic247190
 23.1%
Pacific Islander00
White32
 33.3%
Two or More Races86
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.7%93.8%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brighton Avenue School

Brighton Avenue School ranks in the bottom 11.5% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students who attend Brighton Avenue School usually go on to attend:

High : Atlantic City High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 290 students attended Brighton Avenue School.

Students at Brighton Avenue School are 66% Hispanic, 22% Asian, 10% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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