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#264 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 11% in state

Based on limited data

Bright Beginnings Learning Center

Elementary School · Educational Services Commission of New Jersey · Piscataway, NJ

An Educational Services Commission of New Jersey elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

Estimated ScoreLimited data profile

1660 STELTON ROAD, Piscataway, NJ 08854

  • 1.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 11 schools in Piscataway.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics7.0Very Good55%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on 11 schools in Piscataway
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent45%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio1.2:1
District spending per student$186,886

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bright Beginnings Learning Center 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$126,331

Median home value

$423,900

Median rent

$1,929/mo

College educated

49.8%

Homeownership

64.9%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Piscataway Regional Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.61–120.0 mi122Compare →
Timothy Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–120.3 mi353Compare →
Little Flower Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–20.8 mi66Compare →
John Marshall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–51.4 mi766Compare →

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.

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$186,886NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Bright Beginnings Learning Center is listed in Educational Services Commission of New Jersey; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bright Beginnings Learning Center

Bright Beginnings Learning Center is a public elementary school in Piscataway, NJ, part of Educational Services Commission of New Jersey, serving approximately 123 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 1.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bright Beginnings Learning Center

What grades does Bright Beginnings Learning Center serve?

Bright Beginnings Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Bright Beginnings Learning Center?

Bright Beginnings Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bright Beginnings Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Bright Beginnings Learning Center is 1.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bright Beginnings Learning Center rank in NJ?

Bright Beginnings Learning Center ranks #264 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Bright Beginnings Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Bright Beginnings Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bright Beginnings Learning Center a charter school?

No, Bright Beginnings Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bright Beginnings Learning Center a Title I school?

No, Bright Beginnings Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bright Beginnings Learning Center?

27.6% of students at Bright Beginnings Learning Center 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
123
Student-Teacher Ratio
1.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
101
Type
special_ed
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Area population (ZIP 08854)
60,405
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
33.6
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 08854; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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