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Joseph H. Brensinger School

600 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, United States

+1 (201) 915-6120

http://ps17.jcboe.org

3.3

Overall Rating

Location

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Joseph H. Brensinger School Overview

About This School

Joseph H. Brensinger School is a public middle in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving 926 students in grades PK-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 44% proficiency in ELA and 21% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 9:1 student-teacher ratio with 95 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $93,755. Support services include a ratio of 463 students per counselor. Students at the school are 53% female and 47% male. The demographic breakdown consists of 40% White, 30% Hispanic, 19% Black, 8% Asian, and 2% students of two or more races.

926

Total Students

PK-8

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

95 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts44%

Mathematics21%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Hudson County

Students per Counselor

463:1

Joseph H. Brensinger School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

44%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 46%State Avg: 50%

21%

Mathematics

City Avg: 28%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.9:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

463

Students per Counselor

Joseph H. Brensinger School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$93,755

City Avg: $87,835

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio9:1

Students per Counselor463:1

Joseph H. Brensinger School Student Demographics

Student Body

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

Total Enrollment: 926 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White40.06%

Hispanic29.91%

Asian8.21%

Black19.33%

Two or More Races1.94%

Native American0.11%

Joseph H. Brensinger School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Joseph H. Brensinger School

Q: What is Joseph H. Brensinger School?

A: Joseph H. Brensinger School is a middle public located in Jersey City.

Q: How many students attend Joseph H. Brensinger School?

A: Joseph H. Brensinger School has approximately 926 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph H. Brensinger School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Joseph H. Brensinger School is 9:1.

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Detailed Information about Joseph H. Brensinger School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Joseph H. Brensinger School - Jersey City, NJ

Quick Facts about Joseph H. Brensinger School
School Name	Joseph H. Brensinger School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	600 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, Jersey City, NJ
County	Hudson County
Phone	+1 (201) 915-6120
Total Students	926
Student-Teacher Ratio	9:1
Full-Time Teachers	95
Rating	3.3/10
ELA Proficiency	44%
Math Proficiency	21%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Joseph H. Brensinger School

What is Joseph H. Brensinger School?

Joseph H. Brensinger School is a middle public located in Jersey City.

How many students attend Joseph H. Brensinger School?

Joseph H. Brensinger School has approximately 926 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph H. Brensinger School?

The student-teacher ratio at Joseph H. Brensinger School is 9:1.

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