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#1594 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Bradley Gardens Primary School
Elementary School · Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District · Bridgewater, NJ
A Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
148 Pine Street, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
- Math 73% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bradley Gardens Primary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 72% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bradley Gardens Primary 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$165,983
Median home value
$562,400
Median rent
$2,092/mo
College educated
61%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08807; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| The Learning GatePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Johnson & Johnson Child Devt Ctr of Somerset CntyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.5 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| St Ann Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 58 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $25,937NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bradley Gardens Primary School is listed in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bradley Gardens Primary School
Bradley Gardens Primary School is a public elementary school in Bridgewater, NJ, part of Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District, serving approximately 271 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,594 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bradley Gardens Primary School
What grades does Bradley Gardens Primary School serve?
Bradley Gardens Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Bradley Gardens Primary School?
Bradley Gardens Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradley Gardens Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradley Gardens Primary School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bradley Gardens Primary School rank in NJ?
Bradley Gardens Primary School ranks #1,594 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Bradley Gardens Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bradley Gardens Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Bradley Gardens Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradley Gardens Primary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bradley Gardens Primary School a charter school?
No, Bradley Gardens Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bradley Gardens Primary School a Title I school?
No, Bradley Gardens Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bradley Gardens Primary School?
8.5% of students at Bradley Gardens Primary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (908) 725-8444
- Area population (ZIP 08807)
- 38,438
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
Official sources & links
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 08807; 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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