East Brook Middle School

Summary:

East Brook Middle School is a public middle school in Paramus, New Jersey, serving students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Paramus Public School District, which is ranked 118 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

East Brook Middle School consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 60.7% to 81% in English Language Arts and 46.3% to 61.4% in Mathematics. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy in Algebra I, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better. East Brook also demonstrates strong results across various student subgroups, including Hispanic and low-income students, ranking among the top middle schools in New Jersey for these populations.

Compared to nearby schools like West Brook Middle School, also part of the Paramus district, East Brook Middle School consistently outperforms in academic achievement. While West Brook and other nearby schools like Glen Rock Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School also maintain strong ratings, East Brook's results are often superior. This success may be attributed to the school's favorable student-teacher ratio, low chronic absenteeism rates, and higher spending per student compared to the state average.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 190 Spring Valley Road
       Paramus, NJ  07652-5342


(201) 261-7800

District: Paramus Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
80th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,097 Help


Students who attend East Brook Middle School usually attend:

High:    Paramus High School

Feeder schools for East Brook Middle School:

Elementary:    Memorial Elementary School
    Ridge Ranch Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  600

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.3%
Asian:
34.0%
Hispanic:
16.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Brook Middle School ranks better than 89.3% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.01. (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 Student population at East Brook Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.3%), Asian (34%), Hispanic (16.5%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Brook Middle School is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Brook Middle School is $14,097.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

East Brook Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Brook Middle School 80th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See East Brook Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Paramus Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paramus Public School District 118th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Brook Middle School

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Rank History for all students at East Brook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 74.49 167th 574 70.9%
2004 75.84 168th 588 71.4%
2005 80.84 103rd 599 82.8%
2006 76.13 166th 615 73.0%
2007 76.79 146th 631 76.9%
2008 76.56 144th 640 77.5%
2009 76.46 155th 664 76.7%
2010 76.34 166th 677 75.5%
2011 78.80 133rd 684 80.6%
2012 83.71 86th 677 87.3%
2013 78.66 146th 704 79.3%
2014 78.60 153rd 717 78.7%
2015 79.77 97th 713 86.4%
2016 82.58 78th 713 89.1%
2017 80.34 125th 712 82.4%
2018 81.71 99th 716 86.2%
2019 76.83 155th 745 79.2%
2021 66.62 191st 652 70.7%
2022 83.95 90th 745 87.9%
2023 85.01 80th 748 89.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Brook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.48 89th 471 81.1%
2019 86.08 35th 492 92.9%
2021 41.81 210th 401 47.6%
2022 65.19 113th 535 78.9%
2023 63.27 114th 505 77.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Brook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.29 47th 522 91.0%
2019 97.06 10th 541 98.2%
2022 86.73 27th 549 95.1%
2023 89.63 19th 568 96.7%
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Rank History for Female students at East Brook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.59 124th 680 81.8%
2019 70.98 198th 703 71.8%
2021 57.07 222nd 625 64.5%
2022 80.34 121st 726 83.3%
2023 82.29 111th 720 84.6%
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Rank History for Male students at East Brook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.05 103rd 675 84.7%
2019 81.11 121st 697 82.6%
2021 73.25 139th 635 78.1%
2022 85.76 78th 730 89.3%
2023 86.40 74th 718 89.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at East Brook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.23 129th 200 35.5%
2019 45.95 120th 199 39.7%
2021 46.42 82nd 147 44.2%
2022 71.46 55th 200 72.5%
2023 62.36 82nd 201 59.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Brook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.74 141st 524 73.1%
2021 74.96 65th 480 86.5%
2022 87.89 40th 591 93.2%
2023 91.23 28th 587 95.2%
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Rank History for White students at East Brook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.88 127th 497 74.4%
2019 58.18 197th 504 60.9%
2021 31.35 318th 435 26.9%
2022 58.85 188th 512 63.3%
2023 65.07 157th 509 69.2%
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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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Enrollment information for East Brook Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 283 0 48 15 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1989 326 2 80 18 1 n/a n/a 0 427
1990 308 1 87 16 1 n/a n/a 0 413
1991 298 2 101 25 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1992 290 4 112 24 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1993 304 4 113 25 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1994 299 4 118 23 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1995 311 4 143 32 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1996 311 4 143 32 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1998 351 7 166 26 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1999 363 7 155 26 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2000 350 5 154 35 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2001 401 5 179 26 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2002 449 7 201 36 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2003 449 7 201 36 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2004 429 8 220 36 1 n/a n/a 0 694
2005 419 8 201 49 0 n/a n/a 0 677
2006 393 9 181 54 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2007 368 10 192 34 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2008 373 10 223 35 1 n/a n/a 0 642
2009 379 12 226 38 2 0 0 0 657
2010 387 8 209 41 0 0 0 0 645
2011 376 9 204 48 0 0 0 0 637
2012 380 9 207 56 0 0 1 0 653
2013 363 7 205 51 0 0 2 0 628
2014 342 8 202 55 0 0 1 0 608
2015 376 7 207 59 0 0 4 0 653
2016 348 8 197 63 0 1 3 0 620
2017 350 6 179 74 0 1 5 0 615
2018 335 6 176 85 0 0 5 0 607
2019 299 7 186 88 1 0 7 0 588
2020 279 7 186 91 0 0 12 0 575
2021 278 14 190 110 0 0 14 0 606
2022 268 15 193 103 1 1 19 0 600
2023 254 15 204 99 1 3 24 0 600

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 East Brook Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 27.0 12.8 n/a
1989 427 33.0 12.9 n/a
1990 413 33.0 12.5 0.7
1991 426 37.0 11.5 0.9
1992 430 32.0 13.4 3
1993 446 32.4 13.8 3.4
1994 444 31.6 14.1 2.9
1995 490 34.6 14.2 2.9
1996 490 34.6 14.2 2.9
1998 551 36.7 15.0 3.4
1999 551 40.5 13.6 1.5
2000 544 39.7 13.7 4.2
2001 611 40.0 15.3 3.3
2002 693 52.6 13.2 4.9
2003 693 52.6 13.2 4.9
2004 694 53.6 12.9 5.2
2005 677 54.6 12.4 n/a
2006 637 54.6 11.7 5.8
2007 604 55.0 11.0 5.3
2008 642 39.0 16.5 4.5
2009 657 48.2 11.5 5.5
2010 645 40.0 16.1 5.6
2011 637 42.0 15.1 3.1
2012 653 48.3 13.5 4.9
2013 628 51.0 12.3 5.1
2014 608 50.9 11.9 6.4
2015 653 50.0 13.0 6.7
2016 620 50.0 12.4 6.3
2017 615 49.1 12.5 5.4
2018 607 48.9 12.4 8.4
2019 588 45.3 12.9 9.4
2020 575 50.1 11.4 8.2
2021 606 48.3 12.5 5.4
2022 600 48.8 12.2 8.5
2023 600 52.8 11.3 11.2

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 East Brook Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 27.0 12.8 n/a
1989 427 33.0 12.9 n/a
1990 413 33.0 12.5 0.7
1991 426 37.0 11.5 0.9
1992 430 32.0 13.4 3
1993 446 32.4 13.8 3.4
1994 444 31.6 14.1 2.9
1995 490 34.6 14.2 2.9
1996 490 34.6 14.2 2.9
1998 551 36.7 15.0 3.4
1999 551 40.5 13.6 1.5
2000 544 39.7 13.7 4.2
2001 611 40.0 15.3 3.3
2002 693 52.6 13.2 4.9
2003 693 52.6 13.2 4.9
2004 694 53.6 12.9 5.2
2005 677 54.6 12.4 n/a
2006 637 54.6 11.7 5.8
2007 604 55.0 11.0 5.3
2008 642 39.0 16.5 4.5
2009 657 48.2 11.5 5.5
2010 645 40.0 16.1 5.6
2011 637 42.0 15.1 3.1
2012 653 48.3 13.5 4.9
2013 628 51.0 12.3 5.1
2014 608 50.9 11.9 6.4
2015 653 50.0 13.0 6.7
2016 620 50.0 12.4 6.3
2017 615 49.1 12.5 5.4
2018 607 48.9 12.4 8.4
2019 588 45.3 12.9 9.4
2020 575 50.1 11.4 8.2
2021 606 48.3 12.5 5.4
2022 600 48.8 12.2 8.5
2023 600 52.8 11.3 11.2

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 East Brook Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,097

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Brook Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 155th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 80th of 748 Middle schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Brook Middle School)70.268
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Paramus Public School District)64.366.2
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Brook Middle School)63.456.9
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Paramus Public School District)61.754.2
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Brook Middle School)63.360.7
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Paramus Public School District)55.759.6
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (East Brook Middle School)43.746.3
 2.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Paramus Public School District)45.344.3
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Brook Middle School)76.974.5
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Paramus Public School District)7972.4
 6.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (East Brook Middle School)67.455.1
 12.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Paramus Public School District)69.952.6
 17.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Brook Middle School)76.581
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Paramus Public School District)72.173.7
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (East Brook Middle School)64.661.4
 3.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Paramus Public School District)5644.1
 11.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (East Brook Middle School)100100
   8th Grade Algebra I (Paramus Public School District)10098.8
 1.2%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (East Brook Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Paramus Public School District)65.254.4
 10.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students588600
 2%
African American715
 114.3%
American Indian11
Asian186204
 9.7%
Hispanic8899
 12.5%
Pacific Islander03
White299254
 15.1%
Two or More Races724
 242.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.4%11.2%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Brook Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 600 students attended East Brook Middle School.

East Brook Middle School ranks 80th of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at East Brook Middle School are 42% White, 34% Asian, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend East Brook Middle School usually go on to attend Paramus High School


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