Serving 987 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Joseph H. Brensinger School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 987 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Joseph H. Brensinger School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph H. Brensinger School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Joseph H. Brensinger School is ranked #1506 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Joseph H. Brensinger School often compared to?
Joseph H. Brensinger Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julia A. Barnes School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Joseph H. Brensinger School?
987 students attend Joseph H. Brensinger School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Joseph H. Brensinger School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph H. Brensinger School?
Joseph H. Brensinger School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph H. Brensinger School offer ?
Joseph H. Brensinger School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Joseph H. Brensinger School part of?
In what neighborhood is Joseph H. Brensinger School located?
Joseph H. Brensinger School is located in the McGinley Square neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in McGinley Square.
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Well run. Transferred both children to 17 from another school was gratefully granted permission by mr Brower. Three years continues to get better. Great reputationAnd careing.
- Posted by Parent - J. Ortiz
312/6/2016
My daughter love this school her school teacher Varga.
- Posted by Parent - Bhasya
51/14/2014
this school is great i like Mr. Tunque and mrs. .dowell
- Posted by Student/Alumni - lieuv
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 987 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
