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#200 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 8% in state

Adamsville Primary School

Elementary School · Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District

400 Union Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Enrollment

490

Student-Teacher

8.8:1

Score

8.4

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#200 of 2,466

In Bridgewater

#4 of 13

public schools

In district

#3 of 11

Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District

Academic growth

9.1 / 10

Excellent

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Adamsville Primary School

8.4/10

Elementary School in Bridgewater · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Raritan Valley Montessori Academy

7.6/10

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8.9/10

0.8 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Adamsville Primary School

Adamsville Primary School is a public elementary school in Bridgewater, NJ, part of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District. Adamsville Primary School serves approximately 490 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Adamsville Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #200 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Adamsville Primary School show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.0 pts above district
  • This school 8.4 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.4
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 8.8:1 students to teachers, Adamsville Primary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+6.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+13.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.6 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$25,937
Chronic Absenteeism11%

Adamsville Primary School — Students at Adamsville Primary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

21.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 63.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.5% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 60.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
48.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 36 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
85%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
55.1%
ELA
48.3%
2025
Math
61.7%
ELA
54.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.

How Adamsville Primary School Compares

See how Adamsville Primary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.4/10
92th percentile in NJ
Academic
7.4/10
Very Good
Growth
9.1/10
Excellent
Environment
8.2/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
21%
Teaching Staff
9:1 student-teacher ratio
56 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
11.0%

Location

400 Union Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Adamsville Primary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Somerset Elementary Academy (rated 8.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Van Derveer Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Somerville), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Roosevelt School (rated 7.7/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Manville), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Bridgewater, see our Bridgewater schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
RARITAN VALLEY MONTESSORI ACADEMY Bridgewater 0.3 mi 7.6
Somerset Elementary Academy Bridgewater 0.8 mi 8.9
The Career Center of the SCESC Bridgewater 0.8 mi
Somerset Secondary Academy Bridgewater 0.8 mi 6.4
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School Bridgewater 0.9 mi 8.3
Van Derveer Elementary School Somerville 0.8 mi 8.3
Roosevelt School Manville 1.7 mi 7.7
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School Manville 1.9 mi 6.8
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School Bridgewater 1.8 mi 7.1
Manville High School Manville 1.9 mi 4.2
Somerville Middle School Somerville 1.7 mi 8.0
Somerville High School Somerville 1.8 mi 5.6
THE CENTER SCHOOL Somerset 2.1 mi 7.1
Weston Elementary School Manville 2.4 mi 4.3
STELLAR ACADEMY OF HILLSBOROUGH Hillsborough 2.1 mi 6.9
THE GIVING NEST PRESCHOOL IN MARTINSVILLE Martinsville 2.4 mi
THE PRESCHOOL PLACE AND KINDERGARTEN AT TEMPLE SHO Bridgewater 2.3 mi 5.2
IMMACULATA HIGH SCHOOL Somerville 2.1 mi 7.4
LITTLE FRIENDS OF JESUS NURSERY SCHOOL Martinsville 2.6 mi
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Somerville 2.1 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08807 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$165,983

Median Home Value

$562,400

Median Rent

$2,092/mo

Population

38,438

College Educated

61%

Homeownership

82.7%

Avg Commute

31.4 min

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Median Age

43.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Adamsville Primary School

What grades does Adamsville Primary School serve?

Adamsville Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Adamsville Primary School?

Adamsville Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Adamsville Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Adamsville Primary School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Adamsville Primary School rank in NJ?

Adamsville Primary School ranks #200 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Adamsville Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Adamsville Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Adamsville Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Adamsville Primary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Adamsville Primary School a charter school?

No, Adamsville Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Adamsville Primary School a Title I school?

No, Adamsville Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adamsville Primary School?

21.2% of students at Adamsville Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
34 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
37 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
490
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.2%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Somerset County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.0%

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