Excellent
#311 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 13% in state
Bradley Beach Elementary School
Elementary School · Bradley Beach School District · Bradley Beach, NJ
An elementary school in Bradley Beach, NJ where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
515 BRINLEY AVENUE, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
- Math 31% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bradley Beach Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 52 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bradley Beach 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 84Very Walkable
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,072/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bradley Beach), 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
$94,722
Median home value
$857,200
Median rent
$1,710/mo
College educated
66.8%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Community Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Avon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Hope Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 281 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bradley Beach School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $38,937NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bradley Beach Elementary School is listed in Bradley Beach School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bradley Beach Elementary School
Bradley Beach Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bradley Beach, NJ, part of Bradley Beach School District, serving approximately 196 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #311 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bradley Beach Elementary School
What grades does Bradley Beach Elementary School serve?
Bradley Beach Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bradley Beach Elementary School?
Bradley Beach Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradley Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradley Beach Elementary School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bradley Beach Elementary School rank in NJ?
Bradley Beach Elementary School ranks #311 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Bradley Beach Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bradley Beach Elementary 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 Bradley Beach Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradley Beach Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bradley Beach Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bradley Beach Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bradley Beach Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bradley Beach Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bradley Beach Elementary School?
60.7% of students at Bradley Beach 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (732) 775-4413
- Area population (ZIP 07720)
- 4,147
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 07720; 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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