- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Parsippany, NJ
Brooklawn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brooklawn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341248004434
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklawn Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Parsippany · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklawn Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklawn Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Parsippany, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341248004434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Brooklawn Middle School held near 942 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.2 → 83.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 341248004434 · Parsippany, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
925 enr · 11:1 · 6.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Parsippany Hills High School (1,035 students)
Brooklawn Middle School held near 942 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.2 → 83.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Brooklawn Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parsippany Hil
Parsippany Hills High School
1,035 students
- This school
Brooklawn Middle School
925 students
- Parsippany Hig
Parsippany High School
900 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
755 students
- Lake Hiawatha
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
445 students
- Knollwood Elem 394
Knollwood Elementary School
394 students
What this shows Brooklawn Middle School reports 925 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklawn Middle School compares
Brooklawn Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 77% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 925 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
925
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,730
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 45.2%
White 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Brooklawn Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District reports $26,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brooklawn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsippany Hills High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parsippany High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Hiawatha Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knollwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklawn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Parsippany
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~925 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklawn Middle School
How many students attend Brooklawn Middle School?
Brooklawn Middle School has 925 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Parsippany, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 904 (2022-23) → 942 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklawn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklawn Middle School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooklawn Middle School?
6.7% of students at Brooklawn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklawn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brooklawn Middle School is Asian at 45.2% of enrollment, in Parsippany, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklawn Middle School?
Brooklawn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brooklawn Middle School rank among public schools in Parsippany?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklawn Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Parsippany, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Parsippany on the city page.
What other schools are in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District?
Besides Brooklawn Middle School, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District also operates Parsippany Hills High School (1,035 students), Parsippany High School (900 students), and Central Middle School (755 students). See the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District district page for the complete list.