Bound Brook School District
School District · Bound Brook, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,910
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,910
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Evaluating Bound Brook School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bound Brook School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Community Middle School
Bound Brook · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Smalley Elementary School
Bound Brook · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lafayette Elementary School
Bound Brook · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#196 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,910
+$1,301 vs New Jersey median
District size
2,110 students
Typical than New Jersey median
The short answer
Bound Brook School District ranks #196 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Bound Brook School District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Community Middle School (8.4/10), Smalley Elementary School (6.5/10), and Lafayette Elementary School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bound Brook School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Middle School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Smalley Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Lafayette Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Bound Brook High School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bound Brook School District
Bound Brook School District is a Bound Brook, New Jersey school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,110 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $26,910 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Bound Brook School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Community Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Bound Brook School District students show an average math proficiency of 24.5% and ELA proficiency of 38.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bound Brook School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bound Brook School District with test data.
Schools in Bound Brook School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Bound Brook
- Total Enrollment
- 2,110
- Teachers (FTE)
- 200
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bound Brook School District?
Bound Brook School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bound Brook School District?
The average composite rating for Bound Brook School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bound Brook School District?
Bound Brook School District spends $26,910 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bound Brook School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bound Brook School District is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bound Brook School District?
Community Middle School is the highest-rated school in Bound Brook School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Bound Brook School District?
Across schools in Bound Brook School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bound Brook School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Bound Brook School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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