Excellent
#245 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 10% in state
Bear Tavern Elementary School
Elementary School · Hopewell Valley Regional School District · Titusville, NJ
A Hopewell Valley Regional School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1162 BEAR TAVERN ROAD, Titusville, NJ 08560
- Math 73% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bear Tavern Elementary School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 33 points since 2021, reaching 75% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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
3.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bear Tavern 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low2/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,726
Median home value
$399,700
Median rent
$2,163/mo
College educated
50%
Homeownership
94%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Titusville AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 3–12 | 1.6 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Francis Lore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Laurel School of PrincetonPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 2–11 | 2.2 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Laurel School of Princeton, thePrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–11 | 2.2 mi | 32 | 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.
Hopewell Valley Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $31,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bear Tavern Elementary School is listed in Hopewell Valley Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bear Tavern Elementary School
Bear Tavern Elementary School is a public elementary school in Titusville, NJ, part of Hopewell Valley Regional School District, serving approximately 438 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bear Tavern Elementary School
What grades does Bear Tavern Elementary School serve?
Bear Tavern Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bear Tavern Elementary School?
Bear Tavern Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Tavern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Tavern Elementary School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bear Tavern Elementary School rank in NJ?
Bear Tavern Elementary School ranks #245 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Bear Tavern Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bear Tavern Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Bear Tavern Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bear Tavern Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bear Tavern Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bear Tavern Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bear Tavern Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bear Tavern Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bear Tavern Elementary School?
3.2% of students at Bear Tavern 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (609) 737-4005
- Area population (ZIP 08560)
- 3,334
- Area median age
- 53.4
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 08560; 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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