Excellent
#365 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 15% in state
Bayberry School
Elementary School · Watchung Borough School District · Watchung, NJ
A Watchung Borough School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
113 Bayberry Lane, Watchung, NJ 07069
- Math 70% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bayberry School score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
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 66% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bayberry School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,216/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watchung), 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
$166,693
Median home value
$838,000
Median rent
$2,571/mo
College educated
62.5%
Homeownership
87.6%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Kay Mcmillin Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–2 | 1.4 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| East End SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Emerson Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| School One ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 412 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Watchung Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,595NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bayberry School is listed in Watchung Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bayberry School
Bayberry School is a public elementary school in Watchung, NJ, part of Watchung Borough School District, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #365 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bayberry School
What grades does Bayberry School serve?
Bayberry School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Bayberry School?
Bayberry School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayberry School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayberry School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bayberry School rank in NJ?
Bayberry School ranks #365 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Bayberry School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bayberry School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Bayberry School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bayberry School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bayberry School a charter school?
No, Bayberry School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bayberry School a Title I school?
No, Bayberry School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (908) 755-8184
- Area population (ZIP 07069)
- 6,545
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 07069; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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