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#1 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 1% in state

Bloomsbury Borough School

Elementary School · Bloomsbury Borough School District · Bloomsbury, NJ

An elementary school in Bloomsbury, NJ where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

20 Main Street, Bloomsbury, NJ 08804

  • Math 80% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • Reading 70% vs NJ 45% (2025)
  • 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+27.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+39.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.3 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+19.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.5:1
District spending per student$34,521
Chronic Absenteeism6.1%

Students at Bloomsbury Borough School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency80%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency70%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
45%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 36 points since 2021, reaching 75% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
80%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 35 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bloomsbury Borough 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$106,250

Median home value

$439,100

College educated

44.2%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Greenwich SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–52.7 mi420Compare →
Warren Glen AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–122.8 mi23Compare →
Pohatcong Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–83.5 mi312Compare →
Holland Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–84.1 mi512Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Bloomsbury Borough School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$34,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bloomsbury Borough School is listed in Bloomsbury Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bloomsbury Borough School

Bloomsbury Borough School is a public elementary school in Bloomsbury, NJ, part of Bloomsbury Borough School District, serving approximately 98 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bloomsbury Borough School

What grades does Bloomsbury Borough School serve?

Bloomsbury Borough School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Bloomsbury Borough School?

Bloomsbury Borough School has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomsbury Borough School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bloomsbury Borough School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bloomsbury Borough School rank in NJ?

Bloomsbury Borough School ranks #1 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Bloomsbury Borough School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bloomsbury Borough School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 Bloomsbury Borough School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bloomsbury Borough School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bloomsbury Borough School a charter school?

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

Is Bloomsbury Borough School a Title I school?

No, Bloomsbury Borough School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bloomsbury Borough School?

23.5% of students at Bloomsbury Borough 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 – 8th
Enrollment
98
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hunterdon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.1%
Area population (ZIP 08804)
3,066
Area average commute
36.5 min
Area median age
46
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 08804; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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