Green Brook Township Public School District, NJ

Original Research by School Decision on Green Brook Township Public School District

The Green Brook Township Public School District serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Somerset County, New Jersey. This is a K through 8 district, meaning families will need to plan for high school elsewhere, typically by sending their children to a receiving high school in a neighboring district. The district is small, with an enrollment that makes it one of the smaller public-school systems in the county.

The student body is diverse, with no single ethnic group forming an outright majority. White students make up the largest share, followed by substantial populations of Hispanic and Asian students, and smaller shares of Black students and students who identify with two or more races. The district does not provide data on the proportion of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, so it is difficult to gauge the level of economic need from the numbers alone. Similarly, information on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the data.

State test results from the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) paint a mixed picture across grades and subjects. In English language arts, the district shows real strength in several grades. A large majority of fourth graders and seventh graders scored at proficient or advanced levels. Third and sixth graders also performed well, with strong majorities meeting the bar. Fifth-grade ELA results were notably lower, with a smaller share of students reaching proficiency, and eighth-grade results sat in a middle ground, with a majority below the proficient line.

In mathematics, the results are uneven. Third and fourth graders performed respectably, with solid majorities achieving proficiency. However, from fifth grade through eighth grade, less than half of students scored at the proficient level in each grade, with fifth grade seeing the lowest results. Science scores, which are tested in grades five and eight, were strikingly low; in both grades, only a small fraction of students reached the proficiency standard. A parent may want to look into this further with the school, particularly regarding how the curriculum addresses math and science skills in the upper elementary and middle school grades.

When compared with other districts in Somerset County on an index of overall proficiency across subjects and grades, Green Brook sits below the midpoint of the county. Its chronic absenteeism rate is also a touch higher than the county median, though not at the highest end of the range.

On the financial side, the district spends more per student than the middle of the pack among the county's districts, landing in the upper half. This positions spending above what many comparable districts allocate, which can be relevant to a resident considering value and resource allocation.

The two schools that make up the district are Green Brook Middle School and Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School. There is no data on course offerings, extracurriculars, or specialized programs, so a parent interested in those areas should contact the schools directly.

Housing in the district is priced well above national and state benchmarks. The typical home value reflects a high-cost market, with the most affordable area within the district's boundaries being the Dunellen zip code, while homes in Warren Township and Watchung carry a significantly higher price tag. Rents are also elevated relative to national norms. This is a pricey corner of New Jersey, and the cost of entry for a family moving in is substantial. The local unemployment rate sits near the national average, and median household incomes have been stable in recent years, but the housing market remains a serious consideration for any family evaluating whether this district fits their budget.

The district's brief noted that a search for recent major changes or strategic priorities turned up little of lasting impact. The system appears to have been operating without a major recent overhaul or widely publicized shift, so a prospective resident should rely on direct outreach to the district office for current initiatives.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

729

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 24%

Black 5%

White 42%

Asian 22%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

47%

68%

Gr 4

73%

78%

Gr 5

27%

46%

Gr 6

36%

72%

Gr 7

—

78%

Gr 8

20%

67%

Math

Gr 3

44%

73%

Gr 4

58%

65%

Gr 5

41%

Gr 6

14%

52%

Gr 7

—

49%

Gr 8

39%

51%

Science

Gr 5

17%

Gr 8

35%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

Green Brook Middle School

Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

67%

Grade 3

64%

Grade 4

36%

Grade 5

40%

Grade 6

46%

Grade 7

48%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

64%

Grade 3

77%

Grade 4

43%

Grade 5

61%

Grade 6

77%

Grade 7

59%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

16%

Grade 5

28%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$634,530

Year-over-year change+0.7%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$581K to $1.1M

vs. state typical1.11x

vs. national typical1.72x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
08812	Dunellen	$581K	+0.4%	89.7%
07069	Watchung	$1.1M	+3.5%	6.5%
07059	Warren Township	$1.1M	+4.4%	3.8%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,568/mo

Range across 2 ZIP codes$2,557 to $2,829/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
08812	Dunellen	$2,557	—	89.7%
07059	Warren Township	$2,829	—	3.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,202/mo

Home price / national median income7.6x

Annual rent / national median income36.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$633/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$571,373 (+3.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.