Pine Brook School

Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District

www.mersnj.us/Domain/9

580 Students

Middle School 6th - 6th

School Overview

Pine Brook School, located in Manalapan, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades 4 through 6. As part of the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between early elementary education and the more complex academic demands of middle school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while also integrating technology and creative arts to encourage student engagement.

Beyond academics, Pine Brook School places a strong emphasis on character development and community. The faculty and staff strive to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to develop social-emotional skills, independence, and a sense of responsibility. Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and a focus on inclusive practices, Pine Brook aims to prepare its students for academic success while ensuring they feel welcomed and valued within the school community.

580

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Brook School
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	74
Black	11
Asian	71
Two or More	19

White
405 (69.8 %)
Hispanic
74 (12.8 %)
Asian
71 (12.2 %)
Two or More
19 (3.3 %)
Black
11 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District
Phone:	(732)786-2800
Website:	http://www.mersnj.us/Domain/9
Grade Range:	6th - 6th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 575

Ungraded 5