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#729 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 30% in state

Bobby's Run Elementary School

Elementary School · Lumberton Township Board of Education · Lumberton, NJ

A Lumberton Township Board of Education elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

32 DIMSDALE DRIVE, Lumberton, NJ 08048

  • Math 41% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+8.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.2 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$24,272
Chronic Absenteeism15.1%

Students at Bobby's Run Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

34.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bobby's Run 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 Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$111,739

Median home value

$414,600

Median rent

$1,667/mo

College educated

42.4%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08048; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hampton AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5private2–121.2 mi66Compare →
Sacred Heart Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–81.8 mi145Compare →
Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–81.8 mi143Compare →
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.62–42.1 mi346Compare →

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.

Lumberton Township Board of Education

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$24,272NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bobby's Run Elementary School is listed in Lumberton Township Board of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bobby's Run Elementary School

Bobby's Run Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lumberton, NJ, part of Lumberton Township Board of Education, serving approximately 436 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #729 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bobby's Run Elementary School

What grades does Bobby's Run Elementary School serve?

Bobby's Run Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend Bobby's Run Elementary School?

Bobby's Run Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bobby's Run Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bobby's Run Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bobby's Run Elementary School rank in NJ?

Bobby's Run Elementary School ranks #729 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Bobby's Run Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bobby's Run Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Bobby's Run Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bobby's Run Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bobby's Run Elementary School a charter school?

No, Bobby's Run Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bobby's Run Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Bobby's Run Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bobby's Run Elementary School?

34.4% of students at Bobby's Run 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
436
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Burlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.1%
Area population (ZIP 08048)
12,806
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
41.7
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 08048; 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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