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Bradley Elementary School

Elementary School · Asbury Park School District

1100 THIRD AVENUE, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Enrollment

336

Student-Teacher

7.3:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,829 of 2,466

In Asbury Park

#3 of 6

public schools

In district

#1 of 4

Asbury Park School District

School environment

8.8 / 10

Excellent

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Bradley Elementary School

5.3/10

Elementary School in Asbury Park · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Bradley Elementary School

Bradley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Asbury Park, NJ, part of Asbury Park School District. Bradley Elementary School serves approximately 336 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Bradley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,829 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Bradley Elementary School show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 5.3 · Average
  • District avg 4.9
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Bradley Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

At 7.3:1 students to teachers, Bradley Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics1.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-38.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-31.9 pts
Overall Proficiency11% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-27.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$52,456
Chronic Absenteeism15.5%

Bradley Elementary School — Students at Bradley Elementary School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

53.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 16.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.9% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 13.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
50.7% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 43 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
42%
ELA
17%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
7.5%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
7.5%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
7.5%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
2.5%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
7.5%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
7.5%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2024
Math
10.2%
ELA
10.3%
2025
Math
9.5%
ELA
12%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.

How Bradley Elementary School Compares

See how Bradley Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.3/10
26th percentile in NJ
Academic
1.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.0/10
Average
Environment
8.8/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
53%
Teaching Staff
7:1 student-teacher ratio
46 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
15.5%

Location

1100 THIRD AVENUE, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bradley Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Wanamassa Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Wanamassa), which scores notably higher. Another option is Deal Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Deal), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bradley Beach Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Bradley Beach), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Asbury Park, see our Asbury Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL Asbury Park 0.2 mi 5.5
Asbury Park High School Asbury Park 0.3 mi 3.7
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School Asbury Park 0.5 mi 4.2
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Asbury Park 0.5 mi 4.6
Hope Academy Charter School Asbury Park 0.6 mi 6.6
THE SISTERS ACADEMY Asbury Park 0.8 mi 6.7
Midtown Community Elementary School Neptune 0.9 mi 6.5
Wanamassa Elementary School Wanamassa 1.1 mi 9.3
SEARCH DAY PROGRAM INC. Ocean 1.3 mi 7.3
LITTLE PEOPLE AT WORK Neptune 1.1 mi
Bradley Beach Elementary School Bradley Beach 1.5 mi 8.1
Neptune High School Neptune 1.3 mi 3.3
Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health and Science Neptune 1.3 mi 8.6
ILAN HIGH SCHOOL Ocean 1.5 mi 6.5
Deal Elementary School Deal 1.7 mi 8.2
Neptune Middle School Neptune 1.5 mi 5.6
Gables Elementary School Neptune 1.6 mi 6.8
Woodrow Wilson Neptune City 1.9 mi 6.5
SCHROTH SCHOOL Wanamassa 1.9 mi 8.1
BNOT SHIRAH OF DEAL Deal 2.2 mi 6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07712 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$95,691

Median Home Value

$578,300

Median Rent

$1,496/mo

Population

39,597

College Educated

48.8%

Homeownership

47.8%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

11.2%

Median Age

41.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bradley Elementary School

What grades does Bradley Elementary School serve?

Bradley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bradley Elementary School?

Bradley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bradley Elementary School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bradley Elementary School rank in NJ?

Bradley Elementary School ranks #1,829 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Bradley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bradley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Bradley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradley Elementary School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bradley Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Bradley Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Bradley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bradley Elementary School?

53.3% of students at Bradley 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
86 Very Walkable
Bike Score
68 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Free/Reduced Lunch
53.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monmouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.5%

District

Asbury Park School District
District Enrollment
1,456
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$52,456
District Rank
#1 of 4

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