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Brooklake School vs. Ridgedale Middle School

Should you attend Brooklake School or Ridgedale Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Brooklake School
235 Brooklake Road
Florham Park, NJ 07932
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Ridgedale Middle School
71 Ridgedale Avenue
Florham Park, NJ 07932
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Brooklake School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Ridgedale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 308 students in grades 3-5, Brooklake School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 298 students in grades 6-8, Ridgedale Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
6-8
Total Students
308 students
298 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brooklake School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ridgedale Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brooklake School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridgedale Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brooklake School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ridgedale Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brooklake School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Florham Park School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ridgedale Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Florham Park School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#320 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
#306 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brooklake School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ridgedale Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in NJ)
63%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brooklake School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Florham Park School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgedale Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Florham Park School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brooklake School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Florham Park School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgedale Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Florham Park School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brooklake School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Florham Park School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgedale Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Florham Park School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Brooklake School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ridgedale Middle School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
96
-
Grade 4 Students
92
-
Grade 5 Students
120
-
Grade 6 Students
-
112
Grade 7 Students
-
94
Grade 8 Students
-
92

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brooklake School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Florham Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridgedale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Florham Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brooklake School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Florham Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ridgedale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Florham Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brooklake School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Florham Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ridgedale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Florham Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
66%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brooklake School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Florham Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ridgedale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Florham Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brooklake School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Florham Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ridgedale Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Florham Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brooklake School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Florham Park School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ridgedale Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Florham Park School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brooklake School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Florham Park School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ridgedale Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Florham Park School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brooklake School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Florham Park School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridgedale Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Florham Park School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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