Summary:
The Brigantine Public School District in New Jersey consists of a single school, Brigantine Community School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 383 students. Despite being the sole school in the district, Brigantine Community School appears to be a relatively strong performer compared to the state averages in New Jersey.
The school has consistently maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in the state. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics exceeded the state averages across most grade levels. Additionally, the school's proficiency rate in Algebra I, both for the end-of-course exam and 8th grade, was significantly higher than the state average. The school's science proficiency rates for 5th grade were also above the state average, though the 8th-grade science proficiency rates were below the state average.
With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 6.6, Brigantine Community School provides a favorable learning environment with more individualized attention. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% in 2023-2024 was slightly higher than the state average. Additionally, 29.24% of students at the school were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a moderate level of economic disadvantage. Overall, Brigantine Community School appears to be a strong-performing school within its district, with particular strengths in ELA, Mathematics, and Algebra I, though there may be opportunities to improve science proficiency, especially at the 8th-grade level.
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