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#1020 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 41% in state
Bartle Elementary School
Elementary School · Highland Park Boro School District · Highland Park, NJ
A Highland Park Boro School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
435 MANSFIELD STREET, Highland Park, NJ 08904
- Math 39% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bartle Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bartle Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,376/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Highland Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,991
Median home value
$463,600
Median rent
$1,881/mo
College educated
70.2%
Homeownership
38.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Lord Stirling Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| John Marshall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 766 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Highland Park Boro School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $26,262NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bartle Elementary School is listed in Highland Park Boro School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bartle Elementary School
Bartle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Highland Park, NJ, part of Highland Park Boro School District, serving approximately 433 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,020 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bartle Elementary School
What grades does Bartle Elementary School serve?
Bartle Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Bartle Elementary School?
Bartle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bartle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bartle Elementary School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bartle Elementary School rank in NJ?
Bartle Elementary School ranks #1,020 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Bartle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bartle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Bartle Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bartle Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bartle Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bartle Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bartle Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bartle Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bartle Elementary School?
46.9% of students at Bartle Elementary 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (732) 572-4100
- Area population (ZIP 08904)
- 14,981
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08904; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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